Moving to Djibouti
The Republic of Djibouti is situated in the Horn of Africa on Africa’s east coast. Djibouti covers 8,400 square miles (21,883 square kilometers). The country is shaped like a "C" surrounding
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Djibouti
Region
Africa (Eastern Africa)
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Country Profile
In-depth facts & data for Djibouti· Updated 2026-06-02
The Republic of Djibouti is situated in the Horn of Africa on Africa’s east coast. Djibouti covers 8,400 square miles (21,883 square kilometers). The country is shaped like a "C" surrounding the Gulf of Tadjoura, an inlet off the Gulf of Aden. Along with Eritrea and Yemen, Djibouti shares direct access to the strategic…
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Government jobs in Djibouti
- Djibouti Government Jobs · Djibouti public employment authority
Official Languages
Official Links
- Ministère des Affaires Étrangères Djibouti
Official immigration portal for visas, entry rules, and residency steps.
Newcomer Checklist
- - Confirm visa status and entry conditions before booking travel
- - Prepare temporary housing and proof of address where required
- - Set up local phone, banking, tax, and health coverage steps
- - Save emergency numbers, official portals, and scam-reporting channels
Local Services & Setup
Banking: Confirm newcomer-friendly banks locally.
Fintech: Confirm available local payment apps.
Healthcare access: None
Health waiting period: -1 day(s)
Emergency & Safety
Save local emergency, police, medical, embassy, and fraud-reporting contacts after arrival. Check official government portals before relying on third-party lists.
Crime index: N/A · Safety index: N/A
Settlement Funds & Financial Notes
Settlement funds guidance is being added for this country.
City-Level Cost Snapshot
| City | Single monthly | Family monthly | 1BR center |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital | €1,220 | €2,350 | €480 |
Who Qualifies Best
Qualification profile data is being added for this country.
Official vs Reality
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Sources & References
Country data is a planning aid. Official government sources override MigrantIQ summaries for immigration, legal, tax, health, and emergency rules.
- MigrantIQ country profile
Summary profile maintained for planning. Last updated 2026-05-07.
- World Bank and public data sources
Used for economic and country-level indicators where available.
- Numbeo and public cost datasets
Used for cost-of-living signals for Djibouti where available.
Foreign embassies in Djibouti
27 active diplomatic missions in our directory. Sample listings below.
- Consulate General of Italy in Djiboutiville, Djibouti — 🇮🇹 Italy, Djiboutiville
- Consulate General of Switzerland in Djiboutiville, Djibouti — 🇨🇭 Switzerland, Djiboutiville
- Consulate of Bangladesh in Djiboutiville, Djibouti — 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, Djiboutiville
- Consulate of Denmark in Djiboutiville, Djibouti — 🇩🇰 Denmark, Djiboutiville
- Consulate of Finland in Djiboutiville, Djibouti — 🇫🇮 Finland, Djiboutiville
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