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Basic health information for travelers to Djibouti

• Milk is unpasteurised and any dairy based products should be boiled before being drunk.

• All meat, fish and vegetables should be well cooked and served boiling hot before being eaten. Fruit should be peeled before eaten. Food from vendors should be avoided out of fear of infection and travellers should also avoid butter and dairy products which have not been thoroughly pasteurized first.

• Multiple cases of Malaria have been reported in Djibouti and travellers should buy plenty of insect repellent and wear close fitting clothing to prevent any possible chance of infection. If symptoms appear, travellers are urged to seek immediate medical assistance.

• HIV and Hepatitis B are present in the country and travellers should take care when dealing with needles or engaging in sexual activity. Additional protection against Hepatitis A, Typhoid and diphtheria should be obtained prior to flight.

• Rabies has also been reported in this country and travellers should avoid any wild animals whose bite may contain the disease. If bitten, travellers should clean the wound and immediately seek medical assistance to check for signs of infection.

• Medical facilities and standards are available in the major cities but limited in more outlying regions of the country. Medical evacuation may be required in the event of more serious injuries and travellers to the country are strongly urged to obtain full health and travel insurance prior to beginning their journey. Existing medical assistance in the country may turn out to be expensive and certain drugs impossible to obtain inside the country. Visitors travelling to the more remote sections of the country should provide detailed accounts of their journey and destination in the event of an accident.

Basic security information for travelers to Djibouti

• Street crime is on the rise in the country and travellers are strongly urged to keep their passport and other valuables in a safe location throughout their visit and to avoid obvious public displays of wealth. Journeying around alone after dark is not advised and modern tourist facilities may be lacking in much of the country.

• Visitors to the country are strongly advised against travelling close to the country’s borders with Djibouti-Eritrea. There have been several violent military clashes and incursions between the two countries in recent years and travel to the region should be avoided. Visitors to the country should take note of the current military situation prior to beginning their journey. Visitors caught up in civil disturbances between the population and the authorities should avoid getting involved in the protests which have the potential to turn violent and keep a copy of their passport on hand if stopped by government forces.

• The quality of the roads in the country are poor and travellers should take care not to drive after dark down poorly lit or unsafe roads which may have cattle and wild animals passing down them. Travellers should also make sure that their cars have sufficient fuel if undertaking a long journey owing to the relative lack of reliable gas stations in the country.

• Acts of violent piracy can occur in Djiboutian coastal waters. Mariners should take appropriate precautions and transit in trafficked sea-lanes for protection.

• Photographing of important government and military buildings is banned and may be destroyed and detained by the security services. Permission should be gained before taking a picture of or recording any of the local inhabitants.

• Travellers visiting the country during the summer months between May and October should take alone extra amounts of bottled water and sunscreen to deal with the countries intense heat. Local supplies of food and water may become very limited during this period and visitors are advised against visiting the country during this period.

• The countries customs are largely Muslim orientated and travellers should dress conservatively whilst in public. Visitors are asked to dress conservatively and respect religious and social traditions to avoid offending local sensitivities.

• Homosexuality and hunting are both completely illegal in this country.

For further assistance please contact the Djiboutian Customs authorities directly. They will provide the latest information about customs regulations and export-import procedures.

Djiboutian Customs contact information

Address:
City Ministérielle1er floor
BP1918 Djibouti
Telephone: +253325202
Website: http://www.douanes.dj/


For additional information about travel restrictions, security warnings, political updates, and basic travel guidelines, please contact the nearest Djiboutian Embassy.

List of Djiboutian Embassies all over the world: http://djibouti.visahq.co.uk/embassy/United-Kingdom/