Living Abroad

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If you are living abroad, you should take advantage of our “Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).” Enrolling with the U.S. Embassy or Consulate (in the country where you are living) makes your whereabouts known in the event of an emergency. This will allow the U.S. Embassy contact you if needed. Your information will not be shared with third parties.

Most information on living abroad can be easily found at: http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/abroad.html

Emergency Contact

In the event of an arrest, death, medical or other emergency involving a U.S. citizen in Djibouti, contact the Embassy immediately at (+253) 21-453-000.
You may also contact the Bureau of Consular Services in Washington, DC, toll free, at 1-888-404-4747 from the U.S. or Canada or using the toll-line at 1-202-501-4444.
To contact the Government of Djibouti's Emergency Assistance Services you can dial the following from a local phone (Services offered in French):
. Police - 17
. Firefighters/Ambulance - 18
. Hopital Général Peltier - 21-35.09.62 / 21-35.27.12 (switchboard)
. Force Armée Djiboutienne - 21-35.03.45
. Djibouti Telecom Information Desk - 12
To contact the private French Military Hospital (Bouffard) you can dial the following from a local phone (Services offered in French):
. Emergency service - 21-45.01.15
. Reception / Billing office - 21-45.04.47 (Business hours only - Sat-Thu, 06:30-13:00)

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