Security Alert Location: Djibouti Event: Demonstrations are planned in Djibouti. These demonstrations are in response to the ongoing conflict in Israel and the Gaza Strip and are expected to be critical of the U.S. Government. Anticipated location for the afternoon and evening of Saturday, October 21: Haramous (Near U.S. Embassy) Though protests in Djibouti are …

Location: Arhiba Neighborhood, near the National Stadium. Event: Demonstrations by the opposition party are expected to take place on May 13, 2022 at noon. Actions to Take: Avoid the Arhiba Neighborhood, and area around the National Stadium Avoid crowds Keep a low profile Be aware of your surroundings Monitor local media for updates. Assistance: U.S. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Health Alert: Flight Information, U.S. Embassy Djibouti (May 28, 2020) Event: Air Djibouti has announced they will be offering flights from Djibouti to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) on June 5, June 18, July 1, July 16, and August 5. To be eligible for these flights, U.S. citizens must have a direct connection to an onward …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

Due to Tropical Cyclone Sagar, the Embassy will be closed today, Sunday May 20, 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 …

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 …