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Hungary to Djibouti
Do I need a visa for Djibouti?
A Hungarian tourist must hold an approved Djiboutian e-visa obtained online before departure. The visa is not issued on arrival and you must have it in hand before you travel.
The e-visa is the form of permission used for tourist travel; once granted its validity varies by case and is not a single fixed period. The tourist entry does not permit paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Djibouti. Ordinary passports and temporary passports are accepted for this route.
National identity cards, temporary national identity documents and driving licences are not accepted as travel documents for entry to Djibouti.
Are vaccinations required for Djibouti?
No vaccination is mandatory for travellers who are not coming from a yellow fever–infected country. If you arrive from a yellow fever–infected country you must present a yellow fever vaccination certificate on arrival.
Typhoid, hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccinations are recommended for travellers to Djibouti.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
The e-visa available online is recorded as a single-entry permission.
Can children travel on this route?
Minors must hold their own passport and a visa. In addition, travellers under 18 need a parental-consent letter in French or English; the source states this document must be legalised by the foreign ministry.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is recommended for travel to Djibouti but is not a condition of entry on this route.
Where do I get the visa?
The e-visa application is made through Djibouti’s official e-visa portal; the portal is linked on this page. Do not attempt to obtain the tourist e-visa at the border or from an embassy for the purposes covered by the online system.
Djibouti does not maintain an embassy in Hungary; the accredited Hungarian embassy for consular matters in the region is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Djibouti’s embassy in Paris handles some visa categories.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my Hungarian ID card or driving licence to enter Djibouti?
A Hungarian national identity card and a driving licence are not accepted for travel to Djibouti. You must travel on a passport; ordinary and temporary passports are listed in the verified facts as accepted travel documents for this route.
What type of permission will I receive and how long is it valid?
The permit is an electronic visa (e-visa) issued after an online application. Once granted it is valid for a period that varies by case; the verified facts do not give a single fixed validity period.
How long must my passport be valid for travel to Djibouti?
Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Djibouti. Make sure the passport’s expiry meets that rule on the date you enter.
Can I travel on a temporary passport or other ID?
A temporary passport is accepted for entry on this route. Do not attempt to travel on a Hungarian national identity card or a driving licence: they are not accepted.
Will I need to show proof of funds or bank statements at the border?
No proof of funds is required for entry on this route. You will not be asked to show bank statements or cash as a condition of entry, according to the verified facts for this route.
Are any vaccinations required or recommended?
If you arrive from a country with yellow fever transmission you must have a yellow fever vaccination. Otherwise no vaccination is mandatory for entry. Typhoid, hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccinations are recommended.
Do I have to buy travel insurance before I go?
Travel insurance is recommended for your trip but is not a condition of entry. The official source advises having appropriate travel insurance for travel to Djibouti.
What documents do children need to travel to Djibouti?
Travellers under 18 must have a letter of parental consent in French or English; a valid passport and a visa are also required for minors. The parental-consent letter must be legalised as stated by the source.
Do I need to complete an arrival card or register on arrival?
There is no arrival registration or entry card required for this route. The verified facts state that no entry registration or entry card is required.
Where can I get consular help for Djibouti?
The nearest accredited Hungarian embassy for consular matters is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Djibouti’s embassy in Paris handles some visa categories; its address and contact details are given in the source material if you need consular help.
What if I need a visa for a purpose other than tourism?
Tourist and business visa applications are submitted online via the official e-visa portal. Other types of visas are handled by Djibouti’s embassy in Paris; the source lists its address and contact details for those cases.
Is the e-visa single-entry or multiple-entry?
The e-visa available online authorises a single entry, according to the source material. Do not assume multiple entries unless the portal or your visa grant explicitly states it.
When is yellow fever vaccination required?
If you are coming from a country with yellow fever risk you must show yellow fever vaccination on arrival. For all other travellers no mandatory vaccines are listed for entry, though several are recommended.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 31, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Apply before you travel
Apply before you book. Processing times vary, and a refusal cannot be appealed at the border.
Apply on the official site - 2Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- 3Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent
- Travel insurance
Not required to enter, but treatment is charged to visitors — worth a policy that covers repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Ethiopia — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Read our travel guides
Local know-how, seasons and etiquette — the things a border does not check but a trip depends on.
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More about Djibouti
Africa
- Capital
- Djibouti
- Currency
- Djiboutian Franc (DJF)
- Known for
- Strategic Location, Rich Marine Life, Unique Geographical Features
- Food
- Skoudehkaris, Lahoh, Yemeni Mandi
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Hungary embassy in Ethiopia