Event: In light of heightened regional tensions and public threats against U.S. interests in the region, the U.S. Embassy personnel in Djibouti have been advised to avoid the area near the U.S. Embassy and Camp Lemonnier base until further notice. Routine consular appointments have been cancelled and applicants notified. The Embassy remains operational and able to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens. At this time, there is no specific information indicating a direct threat to U.S. citizens or U.S. interests in Djibouti.
The U.S. Embassy urges all U.S. citizens in Djibouti to exercise increased caution and remain informed.
Actions to Take:
- Monitor local and international news, including BBC radio on FM 99.5 MHz.
- Watch for mass SMS alerts via your Djiboutian telecom provider.
- Be aware of your surroundings and remain alert.
- Avoid areas with increased security presence or large gatherings.
- Review your personal security plans.
- Carry proper identification at all times.
- Notify friends and family of your safety.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at https://mytravel.state.gov/s/step to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency; and
- Pay attention to official communications from the Djiboutian government and the U.S. Embassy.
For further travel and security information, visit See the State Department’s travel website for Travel Advisories, Alerts, and Djibouti Country Specific Information .
Assistance for American Citizens:
- Djiboutian emergency services can be reached by calling 999 (emergency services) or 119 (ambulance service) from your cellular or landline phone.
- American citizens can reach the U.S. Embassy in Djibouti at +253 21 45 3000 or DjiboutiACS@state.gov.
- If you are concerned about a loved one overseas, please call State Department Consular Affairs at 1-888-407-4747 (toll-free in the United States or Canada) or +1 202-501-4444 (worldwide).
- Announcements from the U.S. Embassy will be published via the STEP platform and on its website, Facebook and X .
