Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | Yes | Yes |
PassportsPassport with three
blank pages valid for six months beyond date of departure required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.
VisasRequired by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above except transit passengers not disembarking and continuing their journey by the same aircraft or ship.
Types of Visa and CostEntry (
visa de séjour);
Tourist (
visa de tourisme);
Business (
visa d’affaires);
Transit (
visa de transit). All visas cost €50.
ValidityFrom one day to three months. An extension may be granted in Djibouti on request to the Headquarters of the
Police Nationale.
Applications to:The embassy in Paris (see
General Info). 10-day transit visas can be issued at the point of entry to visitors holding confirmed return air tickets. A fee will be charged. This facility is only available to nationals from countries where Djibouti has no diplomatic representation. Contact the Embassy in Paris for further information.
Working Days RequiredThree working days but the Embassy advises getting your visa at least one month in advance of travel to Djibouti.
WarningTravelers should be aware of the threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by foreigners.
Visitors should be aware of the risk of banditry if traveling outside the capital city.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travel Health | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Yellow Fever | Yes | 1 |
| Cholera | Yes | 2 |
| Typhoid and Polio | 3 | N/A |
| Malaria | 4 | N/A |
Health CareHealth insurance is advisable. Doctors and hospitals may expect immediate cash payment for any form of medical treatment.
Note1A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers over one year of age coming from infected areas.
2Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is no longer a condition of entry to Djibouti. However, cholera is a serious risk in this country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding if these precautions should include vaccination as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness.
3Immunization against typhoid is usually advised.
4Malaria risk, predominantly in the malignant
falciparum form, exists throughout the year in the whole country. Resistance to chloroquine has been reported. Mefloquine, doxycycline or atovaquone/proguanil are recommended.
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