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Djibouti Travel Guide

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Tourist season

Are July and August good months to visit Djibouti?

7

July

Off
season

8

August

Off
season

Tourist visa

Visa requirements for citizens of Poland visiting Djibouti for tourism.

Visa obtained online (e-visa)

A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 311 PLN

Tourist's budget
from 544 PLN

Did you know?

The population of Djibouti is around 988.0 thous., which puts the country in 159. place in terms of population (out of 231 countries and dependent territories).

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
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The distance between Djibouti (DJ) and Warsaw (PL) is 3067 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Djibouti click here

Djibouti
Djibouti
Ali Sabieh
Dikhil
Obock
Tadjoura
Warsaw
Warsaw
Krakow
Łódź
Poznań
Wrocław
3067
mi

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Safety

General travel safety level in Djibouti on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

2

Level 2 • Exercise a high degree of caution (plus additional regional warnings).

Update: 2 Jul 2025

Upcoming holidays

4 September 2025• Mouloud

25 December 2025• Christmas Day

Currency

Djibouti Franc (DJF) - rate compared to selected currencies

100 DJF
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.47784
20928
GBP
0.41148
24303
PLN
2.02749
4932
USD
0.5618
17800
Update: 3 Jul 2025

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Djibouti

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Best Ways to Experience Djibouti

  • Cuisine
  • Animals

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 311 PLN

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 544 PLN

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Djibouti Franc (DJF)

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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Djibouti.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Malaria

Malaria is a life-threatening parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Take antimalarial meds
  • Prevent bug bites
Estimated relative risk of malaria in Djibouti

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Areas with malaria

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Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is an acute viral disease which is transmitted by virus-infected mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Prevent bug bites
Vaccination requirements

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YFV transmission and ≥1 year of age, including transit in an airport located in a country with risk of YFV transmission.

This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

With or without a visa?

Visa requirements for citizens of

Poland
  • Poland
  • More

visiting flagDjibouti for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Travel requirements for Polish citizens
Visa obtained online (e-visa)

A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Electricity

220V (50 Hz)

In Djibouti the standard voltage is 220V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type C, E sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket CType C
socket EType E

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

159 / 231
Ranking
988 000
Somali 60%, Afar 35%

Area

151 / 230
Ranking
9 thous. mi²
It is approximately 7% of the territory of Poland.

Life expectancy

172 / 196
Ranking
65
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 62.4women 67.7

Median age

45 / 157
Ranking
24.9
Average age of population expressed in years.men 23women 26.4

Population growth

39 / 172
Ranking
2.01%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

102 / 131
Ranking
70%
Ability to read, write and count.

GDP

137 / 194
Ranking
5 780 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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