Facilities for tourism are limited. Overseas, inquiries may be made at the nearest Djiboutian embassy or consulate. Travelers should take normal precautions within Djibouti City limits after dark.
Medical facilities are limited and medicines are often unavailable.
Doctors and hospitals are likely to expect immediate cash payment for health services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States. Travelers have found supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage, including provision for medical evacuation, to be useful. Petty crime occurs in Djibouti City and elsewhere in the country. The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to local police and to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.