Djibouti
Djibouti stands at a crossroads of continents, where volcanic landscapes meet Red Sea currents and diverse cultures converge.
Overview
Arabic and French are official languages in Djibouti, a country defined by its dramatic geography—coastal plains, volcanic plateaus, and mountain ranges. Djibouti City pulses with a mix of Afar, Somali, Arab, and French influences, while the surrounding landscapes, from Lake Assal to the Gulf of Aden, shape both daily routines and regional identity.
At a glance
Languages
- Afar(Official)
- Arabic(Official)
- French(Official)
- Somali(Official)
Population1,152,944
CurrencyDjiboutian Franc (DJF)
1 DJF = 0.005619 USD
1 USD = 177.96 DJF
Popular places
Djibouti
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially much less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerStronger local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
Crime IndexModerateSource category: Crime | 2026 | Crime index (100 = highest crime)
Safety IndexMixedSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
Pollution IndexElevatedSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
Traffic IndexHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Entry requirements
Visa and residency reference data is available for Tourist / Visa Waiver.
Tourist / Visa Waiver
- Electronic Visa
Official Djibouti eVisa portal route for travelers who need electronic pre-arrival entry authorization. The captured static source confirms the active eVisa platform, but the route-specific stay, fee, and eligibility details are not published in the fetched HTML shell.
Languages
- Afar(Official)
- Arabic(Official)
- French(Official)
- Somali(Official)
Sources
- Country language reference
Safety
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Djibouti.
Canada
Exercise a high degree of caution
Advisory effective · Verified
Exercise a high degree of caution in Djibouti due to crime.
United Kingdom
FCDO advises against all travel
Advisory effective · Verified
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Djibouti-Eritrea border. FCDO advises against all travel to the Djibouti-Eritrea border.
United States
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Advisory effective · Verified
Updated to remove Crime indicator and to include area-specific Level 3 advisory for the border with Eritrea. Exercise increased caution in Djibouti due to terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reconsider travel to: Areas bordering Eritrea due to border tensions Terrorists may attack with little or no warning. Terrorists target public areas including: Tourist locations Transportation centers (airports) Government buildings Markets and shopping malls Hotels, clubs, and restaurants Places of worship and schools Parks and public areas Major sporting and cultural events Hospitals Read the Country Information Page for more information on travel to Djibouti. If you decide to travel to Djibouti: Stay aware of your surroundings. Check local media for breaking
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