Djibouti Travel Risk

Exercise increased caution in Djibouti due to terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

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 Travel Guidance for more information on travel to Djibouti.

Reconsider travel to areas bordering Eritrea due to border tensions.

Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

Areas where FCDO advises against travel

Djibouti-Eritrea border

FCDO advises against all travel to the Djibouti-Eritrea border.

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:

• see general advice for women travellers
• read our guide on disability and travel abroad
• see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
• read about safety for solo and independent travel
• see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

This guide also has safety advice for regions of Djibouti.

Terrorism

There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.

UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad.

Terrorism in Djibouti

Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Djibouti.

Terrorism attacks could be indiscriminate, including in crowded areas and places frequented by foreign nationals, such as:

• transport hubs
• hotels, restaurants and bars
• shopping areas
• religious events
• sporting events
• military bases

Stay aware of your surroundings, keep up to date with local media reports and follow the advice of local authorities.

The terrorist group Al Shabaab may see Djibouti and international interests within Djibouti as legitimate targets. This is because Djibouti participates in the African Union peacekeeping mission, ATMIS, and joins in international support of the Somali government. Al Shabaab has issued public threats against Djibouti.

This section has safety advice for regions of Djibouti. It only covers regions where FCDO has specific advice.

You should also read FCDO’s overall travel advice and safety and security advice.

Military activity in the Red Sea area

There is a risk of military activity is currently underway in response to attempts by Houthi militants to prevent movement of international shipping in the Red Sea. While the area of activity is limited to the Red Sea and Yemen, there is a possibility that the situation could change at short notice. You should:

• read If you’re affected by a crisis abroad - GOV.UK. This includes guidance on “how to prepare for a crisis” with suggestions on what you might include in your emergency supplies and “what to do in a crisis”
• sign up to FCDO Travel Advice email alerts
• monitor local and international media for the latest information

Djibouti-Eritrea border

FCDO advises against all travel to the Djibouti-Eritrea border.

In 2008 there were military clashes between Djibouti and Eritrea after Eritrean forces entered the disputed Djibouti border region. The situation remains fragile and further conflict is possible.

Partial regional extract; read the full official section.

Risk level

Djibouti - Exercise a high degree of caution

Exercise a high degree of caution in Djibouti due to crime.

Regional risks

Djibouti-Eritrea border - Avoid non-essential travel

Avoid non-essential travel to the area within 10 km of Djibouti’s border with Eritrea, due to tensions between the two countries.

Djibouti–Eritrea border

The security situation along the border is unstable due to tensions between Djibouti and Eritrea.

Border areas

The borders between Djibouti and Somalia and between Djibouti and Ethiopia are not always clearly identified. There could be unexploded landmines in these areas.

Terrorism

There is a threat of terrorism. Terrorist attacks could occur at any time.

Targets could include:

• military bases
• government buildings, including police stations
• schools, including universities
• places of worship
• airports and other transportation hubs and networks
• public areas such as tourist attractions, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, shopping centres, markets, hotels and other sites frequented by foreigners
• cultural venues

Always be aware of your surroundings when in public places.

Be particularly vigilant during:

• sporting events
• religious holidays
• public celebrations
• major political event

Terrorists may use such occasions to mount attacks.

Crime

Petty crime such as pickpocketing and purse snatching occurs. There are also incidents of theft from vehicles.

• Be vigilant in public places and avoid walking alone after dark
• Don’t show signs of affluence
• Ensure that your personal belongings, including passport and other travel documents, are secure at all times
• Because of their isolation, avoid visiting the beaches in Doralé and Khor Ambado late in the afternoon

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