Travel Information From Kuwait to Djibouti

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Djibouti.
Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.
Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Djibouti.

Malaria

CDC recommends that travelers going to Djibouti take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabid dogs are commonly found in Djibouti. If you are bitten or scratched by a dog or other mammal while in Djibouti, there may be limited or no rabies treatment available.
Consider rabies vaccination before your trip if your activities mean you will be around dogs or wildlife.
Travelers more likely to encounter rabid animals include
• Campers, adventure travelers, or cave explorers (spelunkers)
• Veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers handling animal specimens
• Visitors to rural areas
Since children are more likely to be bitten or scratched by a dog or other animals, consider rabies vaccination for children traveling to Djibouti.

Typhoid

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

You will need 6 months validity remaining on your passport from the date of entry.

Local Phrases Language : Somali, French and Arabic

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = salaam alaykum
Good morning = subax wanaagsan
Good afternoon = Galab wanaagsan
Goodbye = nabad galyo
Nice to meet you = kulanti wanaagsan

Conversational

How are you? = sidee tahay?
I am good thank you = waan wanaagsanahay, mahadsanid, adiguna?
What’s your name? = magacaa
My name is … = magacay waa __
Do you speak English? = Ingiriis ma ku hadasha?
Is there someone here who speaks English? = Qof ingiriiska kuhadla majooga halkan ?
I don’t understand = Kuma fahmin adiga

Basics

Yes = haa
No = maya
Please = fadlan
Thank you = mahadsanid
You’re welcome = adaa mudan
Excuse me please (as a question) = iga raali ahow
Wait = sug
Hurry up = dhaqso
Let’s go to = Aan aadno
I want to go to … = waxaan rabaa inaan aado...

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = makhaayad
Do you have? … = ma waxaad leedahay?
Not too spicy = Aad uma basbas
It was delicious = Waxay ahayd macaan
The bill, please = Biilasha, fadlan
How much? = meeqa
Very expensive = qaali ah

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = tagsi
Car = baabuur
Bus = baska
Right = xaq
Left = bidix
Straight = toosan
Stop here = halkaan ku joog

Places

Downtown = magaalada hoose
Street = waddo
Hotel = Hotel
Museum = madxaf
Mall = Mall
Market = Suuqa
Hospital = Isbitaalka
Doctor = Dr
Police = Booliiska
Post office = xafiiska boostada
Bank = Bangiga

Time & Dates

What time is it? = waa imisa saac
Today = Maanta
Tomorrow = berrito
Yesterday = shalay
When? = Goorma?

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = musqusha/Suuliga aawey?
Help me, please = I caawi
Call an ambulance = Wac ambalaas

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• Emergency Contact: 0025377039107

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Djibouti has a predominantly Muslim population. You should dress and behave in a conservative manner. Whilst drinking alcohol is permitted, drunken behaviour could result in a two-year prison term. Homosexual behaviour is not illegal, but public displays of affection such as kissing or hand holding by same-sex couples could lead to prosecution by the authorities under laws prohibiting attacks on “good morals” given the cultural norms in Djiboutian society. During Ramadan you should show respect to those who are fasting and take care not to offend Islamic values. Photographing infrastructure (such as ports, public buildings, airports, military facilities and bridges) is prohibited. Your equipment will be confiscated and you could be arrested. When taking photos near prohibited places you should take care and seek local advice if you are unsure. French, Arabic and Somali are widely spoken.

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Djibouti

Djibouti City is the capital of Djibouti, in the Horn of Africa. It’s known for its 19th-century architecture and the port at the entrance to the Red Sea. In the European Quarter, Place Menelik has whitewashed French colonial buildings and Moorish arcades lined with cafes and shops. In the African Quarter, the central market sells fruit, vegetables and spices. The early-20th-century Hamoudi Mosque is nearby.

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Petty crime

In general crime levels in Djibouti are relatively low, and not just in comparison to some of its immediate neighbors (think Somalia and Eritrea). That's not to say that the country is crime free, so you should always use your common sense and be particularly alert for pickpockets and theft in general.

There have also been some reports of occasional banditry outside the capital, Djibouti City.

For the best bet at staying safe (as you would anywhere else in the world), avoid traveling alone to isolated places, particularly coastal areas like Dorale and Khor Ambado – which are very isolated. As always, walking around after dark on your own is not safe.

International Driving Permit 1949 is required

• The most common religion in Djibouti is Islam
• Don't skip the greeting - it’s an important formality and should not be overlooked, even for something simple as exchanging money or asking directions.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Djibouti?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Djibouti. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare System in Djibouti

Healthcare of Djibouti is ranked 119th in the world. Adequate medical facilities in the capital of Djibouti are limited and trauma services are only for stabilization and air ambulance transfer.

Health Risk

Leptospirosis

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Schistosomiasis

Caused by wading, swimming, bathing, or washing in contaminated water body.

African Tick-Bite Fever

Caused by Tick bite.

Chikungunya

Caused by Mosquito bite.

Dengue

Occurs from insect bites, including mosquitoes.

Leishmaniasis

Occurs from sand fly bite.

Hantavirus

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Tuberculosis (TB)

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.