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- Djibouti - Consular Information Sheet
- October 18, 1993
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- Country Description: Djibouti is a developing African country. Facilities
- for tourism are limited.
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- Entry Requirements: Visitors to Djibouti must have passports and obtain a
- visa before arrival. Evidence of yellow fever immunization must be
- presented. Travelers can obtain further information on entry requirements
- at the Embassy of the Republic of Djibouti, 1156 15th Street, N.W.,
- Washington, D.C. 20005, telephone (202) 331-0202 or at the Djiboutian
- Mission to the United Nations, 866 United Nations Plaza, Suite 4011, New
- York, N.Y. 10017, telephone (212) 753-3163.
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- Areas of Instability: The potential for guerrilla activities exists in all
- areas of the country, especially along the Ethiopian/Djibouti border. The
- U.S. Embassy has instructed its personnel not to travel within Djibouti City
- after dark.
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- Medical Facilities: Medical facilities are limited. Medicine is often
- unavailable. Doctors and hospitals are likely to expect immediate cash
- payment for health services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid
- outside the United States. Supplementary medical insurance with specific
- overseas coverage has proved to be useful. Questions on health matters can
- be referred to the Centers for Disease Control's international travelers
- hotline at (404) 332-4559.
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- Information on Crime: Petty crime occurs in Djibouti City and elsewhere in
- the country. The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported
- immediately to local police and to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
- The pamphlets "A Safe Trip Abroad" and "Tips for Travelers to Sub-Saharan
- Africa" provide useful information on safeguarding valuables and protecting
- personal security while traveling abroad and on travel in the region in
- general. Both are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S.
- Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
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- Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
- which they are traveling. Penalties for use, possession, or trafficking in
- illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences
- and fines.
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- Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy may obtain
- updated information on travel and security within Djibouti.
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- Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy is located at Plateau du Serpent,
- Boulevard Marechal Joffre, in Djibouti City. The mailing address is B.P.
- 185. The telephone number is (253) 35-39-95.
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- No. 93-269
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- This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated December 24, 1992, to
- provide information on reporting the loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport.
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