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 …
Read More» 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, …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy has been made aware of a special commercial flight departing Djibouti for Paris on Monday, April 6. To be eligible, you must have a direct, onward flight to the United States from Paris as you will not be permitted to leave the international zone at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. U.S. citzens …
Read More» 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. …
Read More» Event: The special commercial flight from Djibouti to Addis Ababa on March 30, 2020 still has available seats. The Air Djibouti flight will depart Djibouti at 1:00pm on Monday, March 30. Payment must be made to the vendor listed below prior to ticketing. Bookings for the flight can be made by contacting DFS either by phone or email: …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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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The Federal Voting Assistance Program website is a one-stop-shop for learning how to register to vote, updating your contact information, or finding the voting laws specific to your state of residence. We encourage all active and reserve-duty enlisted and officers temporarily stationed in Djibouti, as well civilians attached to Camp Lemonnier, to mail their absentee ballots at Camp Lemonnier’s U.S. Post Office. This …
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