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 …
Read More»1. Chief of Mission Priorities Our goals are interlinked. Progress on any two goals supports achievement of the third goal. Each goal advances specific United States interests directly through both greater security and prosperity for the United States and indirectly by promoting greater security, prosperity and good governance for our partner and military basing host, …
Read More»The U.S. Embassy would like to inform U.S. citizens that due to the most recent airline security concerns within the region, the Government of Djibouti has suspended all flights that originate in Mogadishu. U.S. government personnel traveling on commercial flights originating from Mogadishu is prohibited. Review your personal security plans; remain aware of your surroundings, …
Read More»On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories will replace Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts. Every country will have a Travel Advisory, which will provide one of four standard levels of advice. The Travel Advisory …
Read More»Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Personal Security Reminder 07 December, 2017 The recent announcement that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and plans to relocate the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem may spark protests, some of which have the potential to become violent. U.S. Embassy Djibouti reminds U.S. citizens …
Read More»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 …
Read More»U.S. Embassy Djibouti, Djibouti Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Possible Attack on Vehicles April 13, 2017 The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that due to concerns of a possible vehicle attack in the vicinity of Tadjourah , embassy personnel are restricted from traveling on Route 9 past the turn-off from Route 1 (Ethiopian highway) toward …
Read More»The U.S. Embassy advises citizens to avoid the road to Khor Ambado “French Beach” near Doraleh Port due to security concerns. We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Djibouti enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at http://step.state.gov/ . STEP enrollment gives you the latest security updates, and makes it easier for the U.S. embassy or nearest U.S. …
Read More»The U.S. Embassy advises citizens to avoid the area around Cinquième Supermarché on Airport Road in Gabode near the Ambouli International Airport entrance due to a ongoing, uncontrolled fire. We have no further information at this time but will update this security message as needed We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Djibouti enroll in …
Read More»Today is the last scheduled day of the campaign rallies before the national elections on April 8. The following rallies are expected to bring in large crowds with possible road blocks. Please avoid the following areas. This morning, a campaign rally will take place at the Corniche (avenue George Pompidou) behind the old free zone …
Read More»Elections will be held on April 8 starting at 6 a.m. Crowds are expected to congregate around polling stations and remain even after the polling stations close at 6 p.m. Please take caution in and around town or limit your movements. Due to an increased consumption of khat in Djibouti, U.S. citizens present in Djibouti are …
Read More»Please be advised that a large political rally is planned for Friday, April 1st at the Kartin Club on Nelson Mandela Road (at the intersection of the Camp road and the railroad tracks) in the neighborhood of Ambouli from 1500 to 1800. Nelson Mandela Road will likely be congested. During this period of election-related activities, please avoid …
Read More»The U.S. Department of State alerts U.S. citizens traveling to or living in Djibouti that a presidential election has been scheduled for April 8, 2016. There is a possibility that spontaneous protests will occur during the election cycle and some could turn violent. This Travel Alert expires on April 30. During this time, U.S. citizens …
Read More»Please be advised that a large political rally is planned for Saturday, March 26, 2016 on Venice Road in Djibouti City at approximately 1500 to 1830. The rally is the first of what likely will be a series of rallies before the Djiboutian Presidential elections on April 8. The rallies will likely attract large crowds, produce road closures …
Read More»The U.S. Embassy would like to inform U.S. citizens that due to the most recent airline security concerns within the region, the Government of Djibouti has suspended all flights that originate in Mogadishu. U.S. government personnel traveling on commercial flights originating from Mogadishu is prohibited. Review your personal security plans; remain aware of your surroundings, …
Read More»The U.S. Embassy has been made aware of an attack in the vicinity of Lac Assal. In light of this attack, the U.S. Embassy reiterates that it maintains restrictions on travel at night in Djibouti outside the city limits of the capital for all U.S. government personnel. The embassy would like to remind travelers planning …
Read More»The U.S. Embassy has received information about a large rally planned for the evening of Friday, January 8, 2015 near the cross streets of Nelson Mandela and Loyada Road (the intersection to turn toward Camp Lemonnier) and has reminded U.S. Embassy personnel to avoid large public gatherings and to be cognizant of their surroundings. Private …
Read More»Redirecting Resources in Djibouti from Processing Immediate Relative Petitions on Behalf of Yemenis to Processing Yemeni Immigrant Visa Cases The U.S. Embassy in Djibouti announces that, beginning July 2 we will no longer schedule appointments to accept new immigrant visa petitions filed by U.S. citizens on behalf of their immediate Yemeni family members (spouse, child, …
Read More»The U.S. Embassy will be closed to the public on Thursday, March 19, to review its security posture. The Embassy will reopen for regular business on Sunday, March 22. Emergency consular services for U.S. citizens will be available. All U.S. citizens are encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance and take appropriate steps to …
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