Djibouti
Last update 18 August 2023Diplomatic missions
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Level 3: Increased level of risk (recommendation not to travel in certain areas of the country unless necessary)
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Republic of Djibouti
The Republic of Bulgaria does not have a functioning embassy in Djibouti. Bulgarian citizens residing in Djibouti on a short or long-term basis may address consular matters to the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Address: Bole KK, Kebele 04/06/07, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; P.O.Box 987
Telephone/fax: +25116610032
Working hours: 09:00 – 17:30
Opening hours: 09:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 17:30
Е-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.mfa.bg/embassies/ethiopia
There is no Embassy of Djibouti that is accredited to Bulgaria. The closest to Bulgaria is the consular representative office of Djibouti in Athens.
Djibouti Representative Office in Athens, Greece
Address: 253, Ave Syngrou, 171 22 Athens, Greece
Telephone: +30 210 923 6500; +30 210 921 0144
Fax: +30 210 921 0145
Embassy of France in Sofia
Address: 1504 Sofia, 29 Oborishte St.
Telephone: +359 2 9651100
Fax: +359 2 9651120
Working hours: 09:00 – 13:15; 14:45 – 18:15
E-mail: [email protected]
Consular Department
Address: Sofia, 21A Oborishte St.
Telephone: +359 2 965 11 00
Fax: +359 2 965 11 71
Working hours: 09:00 – 12:30; 15:00 – 18:00
Visa Office: 09:00 – 11:00
E-mail: [email protected]
General information
Security level:
The political situation is stable. It is recommended to avoid travelling to the border with Somalia, Ethiopia and Eritrea. There are areas with a concentration of mines. There is risk of terrorist attacks, in particular from the Somalia-based terrorist group Al-Shabab. Outside the capital, you need to carry a copy of your passport because of the possibility of being stopped by a police post. Crime is low, but there is a risk of mugging and robbery.
There is a risk of pirate attacks!
Travelling by sea to the country must be in convoy with ships due to pirate attacks off the coast of the Horn of Africa. Further information can be found HERE.
Healthcare:
Medical care in the hospitals is unsatisfactory. Hospitals are few in number and extremely expensive. It is recommended to take measures against malaria, dengue and poliomyelitis. There is risk of contracting tuberculosis.
Due to measures against H1N1 contamination, there are temperature measuring devices at the airport.
For up-to-date information on mandatory and/or recommended vaccines you may contact the Regional Health Inspectorates in the country. Yellow fever vaccine is administered at the following regional health inspectorates: Sofia Regional Health Inspectorate; Varna RHI; Burgas RHI; Pleven RHI; Plovdiv RHI; Blagoevgrad RHI and Ruse RHI.
Specifics of the local legislation:
Filming of military sites, personnel, ports, airports, administrative buildings and bridges is prohibited. Although some drugs are legal in Djibouti, these substances are illegal in EU countries.
Local currency:
Djiboutian franc (DJF) Carrying large sums of money is not recommended. Exchanging money on the street is allowed.
Travel papers and visas
International passport valid for at least the duration of the stay in the country.
Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory upon entry into the country.
For up-to-date information on mandatory and/or recommended vaccines you may contact the Regional Health Inspectorates in the country. Yellow fever vaccine is administered at the following regional health inspectorates: Sofia Regional Health Inspectorate; Varna RHI; Burgas RHI; Pleven RHI; Plovdiv RHI; Blagoevgrad RHI and Ruse RHI.
Bulgarian citizens travelling to Djibouti (holders of regular, official and diplomatic passports) need a visa which they can obtain at the Embassy of France in Sofia.
A visa valid for up to 30 days in the country can also be issued at the airport, but it is advisable to issue one before travelling.
Attention!
Your passport must have at least one completely blank page so that the entry visa can be affixed to it. There should be no other visa stamps on the back of this page other than the border control stamps.
Practical advice
You should stop reliable taxis. It is recommended to avoid places with a concentration of people, such as restaurants and tourist attractions.
Driving at night is dangerous. Observe strict personal hygiene. It is recommended to consume bottled water.
Travelling of children
There are no set requirements, but it is advisable for children to travel with their own passports.
Competitive service
Certifications and legalizations
In order to be valid in Bulgaria and to be able to serve before the Bulgarian institutions, all documents issued by the authorities in Djibouti to Bulgarian citizens must bear the stamp of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Djibouti. They must be certified by the Consular Office of Djibouti in Athens and then by the Bulgarian Embassy in the Greek capital. Once the documents have been so prepared, they must be translated into Bulgarian by an authorized company in Bulgaria and certified by the Department of Certifications and Legalizations with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria.
European Emergency Travel Document
In extreme situations — in case of damage, loss or theft of a passport, Bulgarian citizens can apply for an Emergency Travel Document at an Embassy of an EU Member State in the capital of Djibouti.