Djibouti — Passport and Visa Information
Passports
| Country | Passport Required | Visa Required | Return Ticket Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other EU | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| British | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Passport with three blank pages valid for six months beyond date of departure required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Visas
Required by all nationals 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 Cost
Entry (visa de séjour); Tourist (visa de tourisme); Business (visa d'affaires); Transit (visa de transit). All visas cost between £40-41, depending on the exchange rate.
Validity
Visas from the French embassy in Paris are valid for between one and 10 days; visas can be extended once in Djibouti.
Applications to:
The embassy in Paris (see Important Addresses). 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 Required
Three working days but the embassy advises getting your visa at least one month in advance of travel to Djibouti.
Travel Warnings
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK advises against all travel to the border with Eritrea. From 10 to 12 June 2008, there was fighting between Djibouti and Eritrea after an incursion of Eritrean forces into the disputed Djibouti border region. This led to casualties on both sides. The situation remains fragile.
Travelers 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 Care
Health insurance is advisable. Doctors and hospitals may expect immediate cash payment for any form of medical treatment.
Vaccinations
| Vaccination | Special Precaution |
|---|---|
| Diphtheria | Yes |
| Hepatitis A | Yes |
| Malaria | Yes |
| Rabies | Sometimes |
| Tetanus | Yes |
| Typhoid | Yes |
| Yellow Fever | No* |
Special Notes
* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers over one year of age coming from infected areas.
