The following types of work visas are available for Djibouti:

Work visa: a work visa is issued to employees who go to work for a multinational company or organization. The visa is valid for 6 months and can be extended after your stay in the country.

Long-term visa: issued to individuals who have been offered an employment contract by a local employer in Djibouti. The visa is issued for a year and can be extended on the territory of the country.

Work permit: this permit requires a long-term work visa, which must be obtained abroad before arriving in Djibouti. This permit is granted for 1 year, after which it can be renewed once in the country.

Work visa

A Djibouti work visa is a travel document issued by the Government of Djibouti to a non-citizen who has received a job opportunity in any company or organization in Djibouti and wants to accept a job offer. A work visa to Djibouti is issued to all foreigners who want to get a job in Djibouti. The applicant can only enter the country after obtaining a valid work permit. 

Procedure

How to apply

• A company that has hired a foreigner in Djibouti should visit the Office of the National Agency for employment, training and professional integration (ANEFIP), approach the service desk and express their interest.
• Submit a letter requesting a work permit and attach supporting documents to the official for verification and processing.
• Pay the required fees for a work permit 
• If the authorized official makes sure that all documents are in order, the work permit will be issued within 7 business days.

Required documents

• Application for employment
• 4 copies of the employment contract (the form can be obtained from the National Printing House)
• Letter addressed to the Executive Director of ANEFIP
• 2 identification photos
• Photocopy of your passport or a residence visa
• Company license

To obtain a work visa to Djibouti, the candidate must provide the following documents:

• Passport with a minimum six-month validity period
• You must have an up-to-date color photo
• The passport must have two blank pages
• The candidate must write an official letter requesting a vacancy.
• You must provide a resume
• An application for a long-term stay must be submitted at the same time.