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Djibouti travel advice

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK advises against all travel to the border with Eritrea. From 10 to 12 June 2008, there was fighting between Djibouti and Eritrea after an incursion of Eritrean forces into the disputed Djibouti border region. This led to casualties on both sides. The situation remains fragile.

Travellers should be aware of the threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by foreigners.

Visitors should be aware of the risk of banditry if travelling outside the capital city.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Embassies and tourist offices

Embassy of the Republic of Djibouti in the USA

1156 15th Street, Suite 515, NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
Tel: (202) 331 0270.

Embassy of the Republic of Djibouti in France

26 rue Emile Menier, 75116 Paris, France
Tel: (01) 4727 4922.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1600.

Office National du Tourisme de Djibouti (ONTD) (Djibouti National Tourist Office)

place du 27 juin, BP 1938, Djibouti, Djibouti
Tel: 352 800 or 353 790.
www.office-tourisme.dj

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