Antigua and Barbuda e-Visa for citizens of Djibouti: online application, fees and processing time 2026

Yes. Citizens of Djibouti must obtain a visa before travelling to enter Antigua and Barbuda, and the application goes through the online portal of the immigration department. A visa on arrival is not open to them, so approval has to be received before boarding. For the applicable conditions of stay, refer to the official FAQ (immigration.gov.ag).

The published fee is the government charge alone. Two or three other lines are added before the visa is in the passport, and they are what makes the final bill.

• Government feeNot published in a source we can verify

  Paid to the state, non-refundable if the visa is refused.

• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top

  Never compulsory. An intermediary fills the form for you, it does not change the decision or the processing time.

We only display amounts published by an official source. Confirm the total before paying anything.

The required documents are listed on the official portal; they generally include a scan of the passport identity page, a recent passport photo and supporting documents for the trip, for example a confirmed accommodation booking, a return ticket or proof of funds. Visa fees are not confirmed here: the amount appears on the portal at the payment stage. Scan each document legibly to avoid being asked to send it again.

Open the official application page (immigration.gov.ag) and follow the procedure described step by step. Enter your details as they appear in your passport, attach the requested documents in digital form and pay the fees by the method indicated. Note your application reference: it lets you track the file and respond quickly if the immigration department requests an additional document.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Djibouti but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.

The observed processing time is 7 business days, to which you should add the time needed to prepare your documents and any exchanges with the immigration department. Start the application as soon as your dates are set and keep a margin before departure. Wait for the decision before buying a non-refundable ticket, then carry a printed copy of the approved visa in addition to the digital version.

Many applicants pay too much by going through unofficial sites that imitate the portal and add their own fees: the official portal sits on the immigration.gov.ag domain. Others see their file slowed down by an inconsistency between the form and the passport, or by a non-compliant photo. Finally, remember to travel with the passport whose number appears on the application.