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Passport valid for six months beyond date of departure required by all.

Required by all except transit passengers not disembarking and continuing their journey by the same aircraft or ship.

Entry (visa de séjour); Tourist (visa de tourisme); Business (visa d’affaires); Transit (visa de transit). All visas cost Eur;50.

From one day to three months. An extension may be granted in Djibouti on request to the Headquarters of the Police Nationale.

The Embassy in Paris (see Passport/Visa Information). 10-day transit visas can be issued at the point of entry to visitors holding confirmed return air tickets. A fee will be charged. This facility is only available to nationals from countries where Djibouti has no diplomatic representation. Contact the Embassy in Paris for further information.

(a) Valid passport. (b) Two application forms completed in French. (c) Two passport-size photos. (d) Fee of Eur;50 plus Eur;5 to cover postage within France or Eur;6 to cover postage from abroad; the amount should be sent in the form of a postal or money order, not a cheque. (e) Return or onward ticket. Business: (a)-(e) and, (f) Letter from the employer or a letter of invitation from the company in Djibouti.

Three working days.

Embassy of the Republic of Djibouti in France
26 rue Emile Menier, 75116 Paris, France
Tel: (1) 4727 4922.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1600.

Embassy of the Republic of Djibouti in the USA
1156 15th Street, Suite 515, NW, Washington DC 20005, USA
Tel: (202) 331 0270.

place du 27 juin, BP 1938, Djibouti, Djibouti
Tel: 352 800 or 353 790.
Website: www.office-tourisme.dj
Opening hours: Sat-Wed 0730-1230 and 1630-1830, Thurs 0730-1230.

26 rue Emile Menier, 75116 Paris, France
Tel: (1) 4727 4922.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1600.

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

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A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over one year of age coming from infected areas.

Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is no longer a condition of entry to Djibouti. However, cholera is a serious risk in this country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding if these precautions should include vaccination as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness. For more information, consult the Health appendix.

Immunisation against typhoid is usually advised.

Malaria risk, predominantly in the malignant falciparum form, exists throughout the year in the whole country. Resistance to chloroquine has been reported. Mefloquine, doxycycline or atovaquone/proguanil are recommended.

Mains water is normally heavily chlorinated and, whilst relatively safe, may cause mild abdominal upsets. Bottled water is available and is advised for the first few weeks of the stay. Drinking water outside main cities and towns is likely to be contaminated and sterilisation is considered essential. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised, but make sure that it is reconstituted with pure water. Avoid dairy products which are likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Pork, salad and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. It is advised not to buy food from street vendors. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.

Diarrhoeal disease, giardiasis, dysentery and typhoid fever are widespread throughout the country. Onchocerciasis (river blindness) exists and cutaneous and visceral leishmaniasis may be found in drier areas. Human trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) is reported in certain locations. Bilharzia (schistosomiasis) is present. Travellers are advised to avoid swimming and paddling in fresh water; swimming pools which are well chlorinated and maintained are safe. It is recommended to avoid walking bare foot, even on beaches. Hepatitis A, B and E occur and precautions should be taken. Visitors should also consider immunisation against diphtheria. Meningococcal meningitis risk exists, depending on area and time of year.
Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For more information, consult the Health appendix.

Health insurance is advisable. Doctors and hospitals may expect immediate cash payment for any form of medical treatment.

Below area listed Public Holidays for the January 2006-June 2007 period.
Jan 1 2006 New Year’s Day. Jan 10 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Jan 31 El-am-Hejir (Islamic New Year). Apr 10 Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet). May 1 Labour Day. Jun 27 Independence Day. Oct 23 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Dec 25 Christmas Day. Dec 31 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
Jan 1 2007 New Year’s Day. Jan 20 El-am-Hejir (Islamic New Year). May 1 Labour Day. Mar 31 Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet). Jun 27 Independence Day.

Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last anything from two to 10 days, depending on the region. For more information, see the appendix World of Islam section.