Canada Visa RequirementsFor Djibouti passport holders
Djiboutian citizens must apply for a Canadian visitor visa (Temporary Resident Visa) before travel. Canada does not grant visa-free or eTA access to Djiboutian passport holders.
Djibouti passport holders require a visa to enter Canada.
Apply online through the IRCC portal at canada.ca or through a Visa Application Centre (VAC). Required documents include a valid passport, IMM 5257 form, photographs, financial proof, return ticket, and biometrics appointment.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Biometrics
Required at first application
Current Travel Situation
Djibouti to Canada: What You Need to Know
Canada requires a full visitor visa from Djiboutian passport holders. The application must be submitted through the IRCC portal or a Visa Application Centre, with biometrics required.
How to Get There
Djiboutian nationals with French citizenship can travel to Canada with an eTA, which is faster and simpler than a full visitor visa.
Money & Banking
Canada uses the Canadian Dollar (CAD). ATMs are ubiquitous. Cards are accepted everywhere.
Practical Tips
Apply at least eight weeks before travel. Biometric appointments may have limited availability in East Africa. Strong ties to Djibouti must be demonstrated.