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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Djibouti
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Djibouti - Consular Information Sheet
April 27, 1995
Country Description: Djibouti is a developing African country.
Facilities for tourism are limited.
Entry Requirements: Visitors to Djibouti must have passports and
obtain a visa before arrival. Evidence of yellow fever immunization
must be presented. Travelers may 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 Djibouti Mission to the United Nations, 866 United Nations
Plaza, Suite 4011, New York, N.Y. 10017, telephone (212) 753-3163.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy may
obtain updated information on travel and security within Djibouti.
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.
No. 95-058
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated October 18,
1993, and is reissued without change, following an annual review. JJ
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