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Exercise a high degree of caution
Exercise a high degree of caution in Djibouti due to crime.
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 = 0.005615 USD
1 USD = 178.11 DJF
Popular places
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
SafetyMixedSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
PollutionElevatedSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
TrafficHighSource 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.
United Kingdom
FCDO advises against all travel
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
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.
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