Djibouti Passport Ranking: Visa-Free Countries and Visa Requirements
Visa Requirement Map
Passport Mobility Over Time
Annual Mobility Score and global ranking history for this passport.
| Year | Mobility Score | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 44 | 156 |
| 2021 | 50 | 159 |
| 2022 | 60 | 159 |
| 2023 | 62 | 159 |
| 2024 | 63 | 151 |
| 2025 | 61 | 148 |
| 2026 | 58 | 160 |
Djibouti: Other Rankings
- Welcoming rankWelcoming Countries
- 18th out of 199 countries
- Within-Language RankingFrench
- 24th out of 29 countries
- Within-Language RankingArabic
- 14th out of 24 countries
- Form-of-Government RankingPresidential Republic
- 52nd out of 57 countries
- WTO Members RankingWTO Member Countries
- 145th out of 159 countries
- Organisation of Islamic Cooperation RankingOrganisation of Islamic Cooperation Countries
- 41st out of 57 countries
- African Union RankingAfrican Union Countries
- 40th out of 54 countries
- Arab League RankingArab League Countries
- 14th out of 22 countries
- G77 RankingG77 Countries
- 105th out of 132 countries
Key Destination Access
A valid visa is required before travel.
A valid visa is required before travel.
A valid visa is required before travel.
A valid visa is required before travel.
About Djibouti
Djibouti is a small country in the Horn of Africa, bordered by Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia. Its coastline along the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea gives it strategic importance. The landscape is mostly arid with volcanic formations and salt lakes. The climate is hot and dry, shaping the daily life of its inhabitants.
Djibouti City is the capital and main urban center, blending African and Arab influences. The population is ethnically diverse, with Somali and Afar groups forming the majority. Markets and port activities drive much of the local economy. Islam is the predominant religion, influencing social customs and daily routines.
Djibouti hosts several foreign military bases due to its strategic location. It serves as a key transshipment hub for the region. The country maintains close ties with neighboring Ethiopia, which relies on its port for trade. Regional stability is important for Djibouti's economic and security interests.