Djibouti Travel Advisory 2026
Current U.S. State Department advisory
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level. Advisory as of March 5, 2025.
Official source: travel.state.gov
US vs UK: how the advice compares
🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov
Level 2 of 4 · as of March 5, 2025
🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)
Advises against all travel to parts of the country
Last updated June 17, 2026 · gov.uk advice
Latest UK update note: “Removal of information about presidential elections taking place on 10 April ('Warnings and insurance' page).”
See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.
Advisory level timeline
March 5, 2025 — current
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Djibouti since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.
Is Djibouti safe? What the official advisory says
Updated to remove Crime indicator and to include area-specific Level 3 advisory for the border with Eritrea.
Exercise increased caution in Djibouti due to terrorism . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Reconsider travel to:
- Areas bordering Eritrea due to border tensions
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
Condensed from the official State Department advisory of March 5, 2025 — read the full advisory before you travel.
Djibouti travel advisory FAQ
What is the current travel advisory level for Djibouti?
As of March 5, 2025, the U.S. State Department rates Djibouti at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.
What does Level 2 mean?
Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) — Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.
When did the Djibouti travel advisory last change?
The current advisory was published on March 5, 2025. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.
Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Djibouti?
The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: Advises against all travel to parts of the country (last updated June 17, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.
Related: all Level 4 countries · all Level 3 countries · US vs UK advice