Djibouti (Travel Restrictions, COVID Tests & Quarantine Requirements)

This page was last updated on 16 December, 2021.

 

At a Glance

Travel Restrictions

Entry For Vaccinated Travelers: Allowed
Vaccination Requirements: Fully vaccinated travelers can enter without 10 days in quarantine.

You still need to provide negative PCR-test. The test must be taken within 72 hours of the start of the journey and 120 hours of arrival in Djibouti.
Tourist Entry: Allowed
Testing: Negative COVID-19 test required for all countries.
Quarantine Required: Depends
Quarantine Details: Might be required to quarantine based on the test results.

Local Restrictions

Lockdown in Effect: Partial
Events: Partially Allowed
Transport: Operational
Shopping: Open
Restaurants and Bars: Open with restrictions
 

Detailed Travel Advisory

Published 13.12.2021
1. Passengers must have a printed negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point and at most 120 hours before arrival. The test result must be in English or French.
– This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years.
2. Passengers are subject to medical screening and quarantine at their own expense.
– This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years.

 

Detailed Tourist Information

Djiboutian air, sea and land borders are open.

All travelers must present a negative COVID test certificate within 72 hours of boarding any flight bound for Djibouti and not more than 120 hours prior to their arrival in Djibouti.

All travelers will be screened upon arrival and must have a negative result in order to enter.

Upon arrival at Ambouli International Airport, all passengers are tested for COVID-19 using a minimally invasive saliva test.

Travelers identified with the virus either go into isolation and treatment at a local hospital or quarantine at their hotel.

Travelers will have to pay 5000 Fdj or $30 to cover the cost of the COVID-19 saliva test.

If a high percentage of passengers on a particular flight receive a positive saliva test, the Government of Djibouti may require all passengers to complete a second, nasal swab COVID-19 test.
 

Lockdown Details

Restaurants, nightclubs, and the movie theater at Bawadi Mall are currently open.

As of March 22, masks are required inside all buildings.

As of November 11, individuals must have a certificate confirming a negative COVID test within 72 hours of boarding any flight bound for Djibouti. The certificate must not be issued more than 120 hours prior to their arrival in Djibouti.
 

Sources

https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-28-may-2020/
Data Source: covidcontrols.co