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Change description : 2026-07-27 15:03:00: New information about military activity in the Red Sea area (‘Regional risks’ page). [Guidance and regulation]

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Foreign travel advice

Djibouti

! Warning FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Djibouti.

Warnings and insurance

Still current at:
2717 JulyJune 2026
Updated:
2717 JulyJune 2026
Latest update:
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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.

Wider regional developments

The British Embassy is closely monitoring events in the Middle East and Gulf region. There is currently no change to the situation in Djibouti.

British nationals should:

  • sign up to FCDO Travel Advice email alerts
  • monitor local and international media for the latest information
  • follow the instructions of the Djibouti authorities
  • stay alert and aware.

Before you travel

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

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.

About FCDO travel advice

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Update history

2026-07-27 15:03
New information about military activity in the Red Sea area (‘Regional risks’ page).

2026-06-17 09:03
Removal of information about presidential elections taking place on 10 April (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2026-04-07 16:25
Addition of information about presidential elections taking place on 10 April (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2026-03-04 10:28
New information about wider regional developments (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2025-12-10 13:28
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2024-10-14 11:18
Updated assessment that terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Djibouti (‘Safety and security’ page).

2024-08-06 16:21
Updated assessment that terrorists are very likely to try and carry out attacks in Djibouti (‘Safety and security’ page).

2024-03-27 13:24
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

2024-01-12 00:18
Update to Safety and Security page

2023-06-22 12:00
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.

2023-04-13 11:45
Updated information on purchasing a visa on arrival in Djibouti (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2023-03-21 10:34
Updated information on the risk of terrorism (‘Terrorism’ page).

2022-09-18 11:27
Updated information on removal of COVID testing on arrival and departure for vaccinated travellers (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)

2022-07-18 15:13
Updated information on normalisation of hotel availability and transport links and acquiring visit visas at Djibouti airport (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)

2022-05-19 16:21
Removal of the reference to the risk of terrorist attacks during religious holidays in April

2022-04-06 15:57
Terrorists are very likely to try and carry out attacks in Djibouti. British Government staff have been advised to avoid public places generally frequented by foreigners wherever possible. (See ‘Terrorism’ page)

2022-04-02 18:05
Updated information that terrorists are very likely to try and carry out attacks in Djibouti (See ‘Terrorism’ page)

2022-04-01 17:10
Terror attacks could be indiscriminate and happen at any time, including during religious festivals in April. Travellers should be vigilant at all times, especially in public places (‘Summary’ and ‘Terrorism’ pages)