The passport includes the full name, photograph, signature and date of birth of the holder.

The newer passports offer better security and state-of-the-art anti forging parameters and have a soft cover.

To apply for a passport, either a Djiboutian National ID card is required, or a computerized birth certificate for those below the age of 18.

Djiboutian Passport Information appears on the hard cover, and includes the data as shown in the following order Visa requirements for Djiboutian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Djibouti.

As of 2 July 2022, Djiboutian citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 48 countries and territories, ranking the Djiboutian citizens 98th in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index.