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Djibouti

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Still current at: 26 November 2009
Updated: 18 August 2009

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

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Travel advice for this country

Entry requirements

Visas


British nationals require a visa to enter Djibouti. Tourist visas for up to one month can be obtained on arrival at the airport. Visas can also be obtained from the French Embassy in London.

British nationals applying for a Djibouti visa in Ethiopia generally require a letter from the British Embassy in Addis Ababa for presentation at the Djibouti Embassy.  There is a fee for this service payable in local currency.

Travelling with children


Single parents or other adults travelling alone with children should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country, or in some cases, before permitting the children to leave the country.  For further information on exactly what will be required at immigration, please contact the French Embassy in London.

Departure Tax


There is a 20 US Dollars departure tax at the airport.

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Contacts

Djibouti, British Honorary Consul

Address:

British Honorary Consul
P O Box 169
Rue de Djibouti
Djibouti

Telephone:

(00253) (3) 85007

Fax:

(00253) (3) 52543

Email: martinet@intnet.dj

Office hours:

(GMT) Sun – Thurs: 12:00 – 01:00
Local Time: 0900 - 1200

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