Djibouti passport → Saudi Arabia
Do Djibouti citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Djibouti passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre. If you hold a US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa or similar, it can be easier: see below.
Apply on the official site: visa.visitsaudi.com
Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa.
What this means for your trip
- Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Easier if you already hold another visa
Djibouti passport holders who hold one of these documents can get Visa on arrival90 days instead:
- US visa
- UK visa
- Schengen visa
Tourist or business visa that has already been used. Fee about SAR 400 including mandatory health insurance.
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Saudi Arabia at a glance
- Capital
- Riyadh
- Currency
- Saudi riyal (SAR)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +966
- Region
- Western Asia
Saudi Arabia for other passports
- DjiboutiVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomeTA180 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free
ChinaVisa on arrival90 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Western Asia for Djibouti passport holders
PalestineVisa-free
AzerbaijaneVisa30 days
BahraineVisa
GeorgiaeVisa
IraqeVisa
QatareVisa
SyriaeVisa- United Arab EmirateseVisa
Common questions
Do Djibouti citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Djibouti passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.
How long can Djibouti citizens stay in Saudi Arabia?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Djibouti citizens get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia?
Not under the standard rules, but it is available if you hold a qualifying US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa or similar document.
Is Saudi Arabia easier for Djibouti citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Yes. With a qualifying US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa, Djibouti citizens get visa on arrival for up to 90 days. Tourist or business visa that has already been used. Fee about SAR 400 including mandatory health insurance.
How many countries can Djibouti citizens visit without a visa?
43 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Djibouti passport ranks #83 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.