Djibouti - Apply for a Transit Visa

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Procedure

1.Applicant should start by deciding where to use a visa agent or not. If he she decided to use a visa agent, he / she should ensure that the selected visa agent is registered and authorized to do so in the country as there exists fraud in many countries.

2.When the applicant decides not to use a visa agent, he / she should start the application process by finding the most appropriate visa issuing agency. This is any nearby Djibouti diplomatic representative (embassy / high commission / consulate) in home or neigbouring country. A list of these can be obtaining by visiting http://www.embassyworld.com/embassy/Djibouti/Djibouti1.html, http://www.djibdiplomatie.dj/, http://embassy.goabroad.com/embassies-of/djibouti, and on http://www.learningarabic.eu/?sec=world&sub=arabcountries&country=djibouti&countrysec=constitution#diplomatic.

3.The applicant then visits the identified issuing agency, to find out what is required in order to transit through the country;

4.Obtain an application form from the issuing agency and fill it carefully and accurately;

5.There after prepare all the required documents and attach them on to the filled application form;

6.Make payments (if any) and ensure that a receipt is received;

7.Also attach the payment receipt on to the application form; and

8.Submit application to the issuing agency identified (applicant who use visa agents submit application to the agent which forwards it to the issuing agent);

9.Wait for the visa to be processed;

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Required Documents

1.Valid passport with a blank visa page

2.Medical clearance certificate

3.Recent passport photographs

4.Copy of flight itinerary

5.Onward tickets and visa to third destination

6.Payment slips

Office Locations & Contacts

Diplomatic representatives, embassies and consulate offices in foreign countries. A list of diplomatic representatives, embassies and consulate offices can be obtained by visiting http://www.djibdiplomatie.dj/, http://www.learningarabic.eu/?sec=world&sub=arabcountries&country=djibouti&countrysec=constitution#diplomatic, http://embassy.goabroad.com/embassies-of/djibouti and on http://www.embassyworld.com/embassy/Djibouti/Djibouti1.html

Ministre des Affaires trangres et de la Coopration Internationale (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

BP: 1863 Djibouti

Telephone No.: +21 35 24 71 / +253 353342

Fax: +21 35 38 40 / +253 353840

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: http://www.djibdiplomatie.dj/

Eligibility

A foreigner wishes to pass through Djibouti to another country;

Fees

• Applicants in USA pay the following fees
• Djibouti Transit Visa Single Entry (30 days) $65
• Djibouti Transit Visa Multiple Entry (90 days) $95
• Djibouti Transit Visa Multiple Entry (6 months) $125

Validity

Validity depends on the issuing agency and is usually up to ten (10) days

Documents to Use

Sample application form can be downloaded from http://djibouti.travisa.com/

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

Two (2) fifteen days

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Instructions

1.An applicant must have a valid passport with a blank page;

2.An applicant must be admitted in a recognized education institution in Djibouti;

3.When visa is issued, the holder does not automatic enter into the country, entry is controlled by the immigration department at the entry ports;

4.The immigration authorities at the port of entry may allow or reject entry of a foreigner into the country;

5.Avoid carry prohibited goods / materials / substances while entry into the country;

6.Do not overstay beyond validity of visa;

7.Always enter the country through designated entry ports;

8.An applicant must be ready to follow the rules and regulations of Djibouti immigration department and of the entire country;

Required Information

1.Name and address of applicant

2.Nationality / country of origin

3.Age, Sex and Marital status

4.Period of stay in the country

5.Details of third destination (third country)

6.Particulars of visa and tickets to third destination

7.Details of onward flight

8.Details of people to travel (number, name, address, passport details and age)

Need for the Document

A Djibouti transit visa is also known as visa de transit, it is a short stay visa issued to a foreigner who wished to pass through the country to a third destination. Like any other visa, the Djibouti transit visa is issued by government of the country through the immigration department and diplomatic representatives in foreign countries.

Information which might help

1.Always take note of the holidays and non working hours for a chosen diplomatic representative. This is to avoid going to the offices and find them closed;

2.A visa can also be obtained upon arrival at the entry point of the country;

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• The country earns revenue through sell of visas;
• The holder of a transit visa is able to proceed to destined country through the transit country;
• Strengthens relationships between the countries involved;

External Links

http://www.passportsandvisas.com/visas/djibouti-visa-faq.asp

http://djibouti.travisa.com/

https://orders.travisa.com/ConsularFees?arr=DJ&citizen=US&rez=US&partner=TA

http://djibouti.travisa.com/VisaInstructions.aspx?CitizenshipID=US&CountryID=DJ&TravelerTypeID=TR&ResidenceID=US&PartnerID=TA

http://wikitravel.org/en/Djibouti

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