Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Djibouti

Location:  Djibouti City Event: Given the history of annual threats from terrorist organizations, the U.S. Embassy warns U.S. citizens and U.S. government personnel to avoid popular locations frequented by Westerners, such as shopping areas, hotels, and restaurants, through April 14. Actions to Take: Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists/Westerners Keep a low profile Avoid crowds Be …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Djibouti

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Djibouti (4 December 2021) Location: Djibouti, countrywide Event:  On December 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement a one-day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers over age two coming to the United States.  Regardless of vaccination status or nationality, any individual coming to the United States must show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test taken the day …

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Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Djibouti

Location: Addis Ababa Event: Ethiopia Travel Restriction of U.S. Government Personnel Due to the Ordered Departure of non-essential personnel from U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa, travel to Ethiopia by U.S. State Department employees, including transit, is prohibited without special permission. Actions to Take: Consider taking alternate routes if traveling through Addis Ababa Contact your airline and …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Djibouti

Location: Worldwide: Event: On October 25, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a global air travel policy.  This policy prioritizes public health, protecting U.S. citizens and residents as well as those who come to visit us.  Effective November 8 all non-citizen, nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or traveling to …

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Demonstration Alert- U.S. Embassy Djibouti August 1, 2021

Location: East of Arhiba, Rue de Venice (Port Road) Event: Demonstrations have moved east of Arhiba on to Rue de Venice (the Port Road). It is recommended to avoid travel in this area. Actions to Take: Avoid crowds and demonstrations and remain alert when using public transportation. Exercise caution and remain abreast of the security …

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Demonstration Alert- U.S. Embassy Djibouti August 1, 2021

Location: Balbala and Arhiba Event: Unplanned demonstrations by youth groups are taking place in Balbala and Arhiba in response to regional issues. Actions to Take: Avoid crowds and demonstrations and remain alert when using public transportation. Exercise caution and remain abreast of the security situation. Monitor local media and factor updated information into personal travel …

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Travel Alert: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports

Message to U.S. Citizens:  U.S. Embassy Djibouti (May 25, 2021) Location: Djibouti Event:  U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until …

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Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Djibouti

Location: Djibouti, Djibouti Event: On Friday April 9, 2021, Djibouti will hold general elections.  In the runup to April 9, it is anticipated that President Guelleh, senior government officials and other prominent party members  may be holding and / or attending political rallies.  Additionally, the possibility of anti-government events or protests  exists.  Any of these events will likely add …

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Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Djibouti

February 18, 2021 Location: Hassan Gouled Stadium, Djibouti, Djibouti Event: A planned political rally in opposition to the 5th mandate is expected to take place in the afternoon of Friday, February 19, 2021 near Hassan Gouled Stadium.  You may encounter traffic delays, blocked roads and see members of the Djiboutian National Police deployed around the area. Actions …

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Security Alert

Event: On the night of 14 January 2021, unknown assailants attacked the Gendarmerie Brigade Office in Tadjoura.  Isolated incidents like this have occurred in previous pre-election cycles but it is unclear whether this event represents a politically motivated attack. In the lead up to the April Djiboutian Presidential Election, American Citizens are advised to exercise …

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Health Alert – Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs

Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event:  Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive test result and …

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Demonstration Alert- U.S. Embassy Djibouti

December 16, 2020 Location: Hassan Gouled Stadium, Djibouti, Djibouti Event: Pro-government demonstrations are expected to place in the afternoon of December 17, 2020 near Hassan Gouled Stadium.  You may encounter traffic delays, blocked roads and see members of the Djiboutian National Police deployed around the area.  Actions to Take:  Monitor local media for updates. Exercise …

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Travel Alert- U.S. Embassy Djibouti

Event: On December 7, 2020 Djiboutian immigration announced that visitors to Djibouti must obtain an “eVisa” prior to arrival in Djibouti in accordance with Djiboutian law. Actions to take: Obtain your visa prior to travel. Airlines may refuse boarding to individuals not in possession of a valid eVisa. Visitors can apply for visas online at  Djibouti eVisa

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Health Alert- U.S. Embassy Djibouti

Event: On November 9 the Government of Djibouti announced that as of November 11 all individuals boarding flights bound for Djibouti must present a negative COVID test certificate issued within 72 hours of departure and not more than 120 hours before their arrival in Djibouti. All passengers entering Djibouti will also be tested upon arrival …

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Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Djibouti

Event: On October 20 the Government of Djibouti announced the closing of all land border crossings to travelers for 15 days to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  Land borders remain open for cargo and commercial traffic.  Djibouti’s Ambouli International Airport remains open for incoming and outgoing passenger traffic. All passengers entering Djibouti will be tested …

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Message for U.S. Citizens: Do Not Let the Elections Pass You By

If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW!  Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee ballot.  Many states require …

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Djibouti Travel Advisory- Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Reconsider travel to Djibouti due to COVID-19. Read  the Department of State’s  COVID-19 page  before  you plan any international travel. The  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  (CDC)  has issued a  Level 3 Travel Health Notice  for  Djibouti due to COVID-19. Djibouti has resumed most transportation options (including airport operations and re-opening of borders) and business operations (including day cares and …

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COVID-19 Information

COVID-19 Information Last updated:  [11/2022] The CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect.  For more information see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers . Check the CDC website for additional information and  Frequently Asked Questions . Entry and Exit Requirements Are there COVID-related entry requirements for U.S. citizens? No Are health screening …

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Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Djibouti

Location: Republic of Djibouti  Event: Reminder to register and request an absentee ballot by August 1  Registering and requesting an absentee ballot with the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) by August 1 is the best way for voters to ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible. The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) also recommends you check your state’s submission guidelines, …

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Message for U.S. Citizens

Event: Air Djibouti will begin offering regular passenger flights between Djibouti and Aden, Yemen on July 17, 2020. These are not U.S. government-sponsored or coordinated flights, and U.S. citizens who wish to depart Yemen should work directly with the airline to purchase tickets. All passengers entering or transiting Djibouti will be tested upon arrival for …

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Message for U.S. Citizens – July 14, 2020

Event: Air Djibouti will begin offering regular passenger flights between Djibouti and Aden, Yemen on July 17, 2020. These are not U.S. government-sponsored or coordinated flights, and U.S. citizens who wish to depart Yemen should work directly with the airline to purchase tickets. All passengers entering or transiting Djibouti will be tested upon arrival for COVID-19 …

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Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Djibouti

Event: The Government of Djibouti has announced Djibouti’s Ambouli International Airport will open for incoming and outgoing passenger traffic on July 17, 2020. All passengers entering Djibouti will be tested upon arrival for COVID-19 by the Djiboutian Ministry of Health. U.S. citizens who wish to depart Djibouti should purchase tickets directly from a commercial airline. …

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Health Alert: Flight Information, U.S. Embassy Djibouti

Event: Djibouti’s international airport is still scheduled to remain closed to incoming and outgoing passenger flights through September 1, 2020. While some commercial airlines have advertised regular flight availability on their websites throughout July 2020, the U.S. Embassy has learned those flights will be cancelled. The only potential flights we are aware of at this time …

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Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Djibouti

Location: Gathering points may include, but are not limited to, the following neighborhoods in Djibouti City, Djibouti: PK12 Hayablay Balbala Adi Cheikh Moussa Stade Gouled Event: Opposition parties have called for demonstrations against the Government of Djibouti on June 12, 2020. Recent protests have encountered a strong security force presence. U.S. government personnel are advised to avoid …

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Health Alert: Flight Information, U.S. Embassy Djibouti

Health Alert: Flight Information, U.S. Embassy Djibouti (June 7, 2020) Event: Multiple commercial airlines have announced flights departing Djibouti this month. Ethiopian Airlines announced they are planning a flight from Djibouti to Addis Ababa on June 12, Air Djibouti plans to fly from Djibouti to Paris on June 18, and Air France has planned a …

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Health Alert: Flight Information, U.S. Embassy Djibouti

Event: Air Djibouti is offering a special commercial flight from Djibouti to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) on June 6. To be eligible for this flight, U.S. citizens must have a direct connection to an onward flight to the United States. Tickets can be purchased directly through Air Djibouti by emailing rapatriement@air-djibouti.com or by calling …

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Health Alert: Flight Information, U.S. Embassy Djibouti

Event: Ethiopian Airlines is offering a special commercial flight from Djibouti to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. To be eligible, all passengers must have a confirmed onward flight out of Ethiopia within 24 hours of this flight’s arrival in Addis Ababa. Tickets must be booked in person through Ethiopian Airline’s office in Djibouti. …

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Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Djibouti

Event: The U.S. Embassy in Djibouti is assessing the possibility of arranging an additional flight for U.S. citizens who wish to depart Djibouti. While no additional flights are scheduled at this time, U.S. citizens in possession of valid U.S. passports who are interested and prepared to travel should fill out this  form . You must submit a …

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Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Djibouti

Event: On May 10, 2020 the Government of Djibouti issued a 10-page presidential decree indicating the land and sea borders will remain closed until September 1, 2020. The decree also extended the country wide lockdown until May 17, 2020 and laid out specific elements and projected dates for allowing business and social activities to resume, …

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Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Djibouti

Event: On May 10, 2020 the Government of Djibouti extended the countrywide lockdown through at least May 17, 2020. Djibouti’s borders will remain closed and passenger flights into and out of Djibouti will remain suspended. The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging further repatriation flights from Djibouti at this time. Suspension of Routine Passport and Citizenship …

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Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Djibouti

Event: On April 30, 2020 the Government of Djibouti extended the countrywide lockdown through at least May 8, 2020 and the Prime Minister announced a massive campaign to test for COVID-19, stating medical teams will be deploying throughout the country to test as many individuals as possible. Passenger flights into and out of Djibouti remain suspended. The U.S. government …

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Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Djibouti

Update on International Flight Options Passenger flights into and out of Djibouti remain suspended.  However, U.S. citizens who wish to depart Djibouti are encouraged to contact the U.S. Embassy in Djibouti by emailing the following information to DjiboutiACS@state.gov : Full name U.S. passport number Date of Birth Gender Email address Phone number Current location and address …

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Weather Alert: U.S. Embassy Djibouti

Event: Flooding and power outages throughout Djibouti; Embassy closed for consular services on April 21 Djibouti is experiencing flooding throughout the country, a result of heavy early morning rainfall. Due to flooding and power outages, the U.S. Embassy in Djibouti will be closed for consular services on Tuesday, April 21. Expect flooding, heavy rain, landslides, …

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Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Djibouti

Update on Situation in Djibouti The Government of Djibouti has imposed a general, country-wide lockdown, except for essential services.  Traffic has been restricted to a minimum and is only allowed with government authorization.  On April 15, Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh issued a presidential decree extending the country-wide lock down for another 15 days, until …

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Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Djibouti

Suspension of Routine Passport and Citizenship Services Because of public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the U.S. Department of State is limiting its domestic passport operations.  This has reduced our ability to offer routine passport and citizenship services overseas.  If you have previously applied for a passport or citizenship service, you should …

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Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Djibouti

Event: The U.S. Embassy in Djibouti is assessing the possibility of arranging additional flights for U.S. citizens who wish to depart Djibouti. While no additional flights are schedule at this time, U.S. citizens in possession of valid U.S. passports who are interested and prepared to travel should contact DjiboutiACS@state.gov   with the information below. o    Full name: o    U.S. …

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Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Djibouti (March 27, 2020)

Event:  Air Djibouti will be offering a special commercial flight to Addis Ababa at 1:00pm on Monday, March 30 for U.S. citizens who wish to depart Djibouti.  To be eligible for this flight, passengers must already be ticketed for an onward flight from Addis Ababa the evening of March 30.  If passengers do not have …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Djibouti (25 March, 2020)

Event: The U.S. Embassy in Djibouti is coordinating with the Djiboutian Government and local commercial airlines to arrange a commercial flight for U.S. citizens to return to the United States.  We will update U.S. citizens in Djibouti on potential flights as more information becomes available. If you have not yet contacted us and are interested …

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Health Alert – U.S. EMBASSY DJIBOUTI (24 March, 2020)

To:              All U.S. Citizens in Djibouti From:         U.S. Embassy, Djibouti Subject:    Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Djibouti, Djibouti Date:         March 24, 2020 Event:  On March 23, 2020, the Government of Djibouti announced two confirmed cases of COVID-19. On March 23, 2020 the President of Djibouti ordered non-essential government staff to …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Djibouti, Djibouti

Location:  Djibouti Event: On March 18, 2020 the Djiboutian Ministry of Health announced one confirmed case of COVID-19 in Djibouti. On March 14,  the Department of State authorized the departure  from any diplomatic or consular post in the world of US personnel and family members who have been medically determined to be at higher risk of a poor outcome if exposed to COVID-19. …

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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Djibouti, Djibouti

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Djibouti, Djibouti (March 15, 2020) Location:  Djibouti Event: On March 15, 2020 the Government of Djibouti announced the suspension of all passenger flights to and from the Republic of Djibouti, effective March 18. All routine consular appointments at the U.S. Embassy are canceled until further notice. In the case of a …

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Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Djibouti (January 7, 2020)

Location: Djibouti Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware of your surroundings. Stay alert …

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Weather Alert: U. S. Embassy Djibouti (December 8, 2019)

Event: Heavy rain, possible flooding expected country-wide Over the next 48 – 72 hours Djibouti is expecting heavy rainfall throughout the country.  Expect heavy rains and strong winds with possible flooding, landslides, power outages and difficult travel conditions throughout the country. Actions to Take: Avoid travel until the storm has dissipated. Monitor the local news …

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Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy Djibouti (November 21, 2019)

Location: Djibouti City Event: Heavy rain country-wide; U.S. Embassy closure for Thursday November 21, 2019, possibly into the weekend. Djibouti is experiencing heavy rainfall throughout the country. Due to flooding and a power outage, the U.S. Embassy will be shut down for the remainder of Thursday, November 21st, 2019, possibly into the weekend. Expect heavy …

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Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Djibouti City, Djibouti

Location: Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Event: The security incident at Camp Lemonnier has been resolved. Actions to Take: Monitor local media for updates. Be aware of your surroundings. Keep a low profile. Notify friends and family of your safety. Assistance: U.S. Embassy Djibouti City, Djibouti +253-21-453-200 ConsularDjibouti@state.gov https://dj.usembassy.gov State Department – Consular Affairs 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444 Djibouti Country Information Enroll in …

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Security Alert Message

Embassy of the United States of America Djibouti City, Djibouti Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Djibouti City, Djibouti   UPDATED : The Security Alert has been lifted. (Camp Lemonnier  02:08 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 2018)   Location:  Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Event:  As of 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2019, Camp Lemonnier is responding to an …

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Weather Alert – U. S. Embassy Djibouti, Djibouti (May 17, 2018)

Location: Djibouti and Northern Somalia Event: A tropical storm will make landfall between Djibouti and Northern Somalia on Friday evening (May 18) into Saturday morning (May 19) that could bring up to 15 centimeters of rain. Extensive flooding throughout Djibouti City could occur. Low-lying areas of Djibouti are particularly susceptible to flash floods. Actions to …

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Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Holiday Security Reminder

U.S. Embassy Djibouti Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Holiday Security Reminder May 21, 2017 The U.S. Embassy encourages U.S. citizens to exercise caution during Ramadan and Djibouti’s Independence Day. The U.S. Embassy advises all U.S. citizens to be particularly vigilant around churches, mosques, and other places of worship; locations where large crowds may gather; government …

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