🇩🇯 Djibouti · Student
Student Long-stay Visa + Carte de Séjour Étudiant — requirements, costs & how to apply
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.journalofficiel.dj/texte-juridique/loi-n40-an-19-8eme-l-relative-aux-conditions-dentree-et-de-sejour-des-etrangers-en-republique-de-djibouti/.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Visto de estudante = residência temporária pela duração dos estudos; PR via rota pós-estudo separada. not_applicable. Programa: Pour motifs d'etudes, l'etranger etudiant doit faire la demande au prealable et produire les documents suivants : d'un certificat d'inscript”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-22.