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Embassy of France in Djibouti

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Embassy of France in Djibouti, located at Boulevard Idriss Omar Guelleh. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of France, or find information about the address, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Boulevard Idriss Omar Guelleh
    PO Box 2039
    Djibouti
    Djibouti

  • Telephone

    +253 21 33 20 00

  • Emergency Phone

    (+253) 7786 3293

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 7:30 AM–1:30 PM, 3:00 PM–5:50 PM
    Thursday 7:30 AM–1:30 PM
    Friday Closed
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday 7:30 AM–1:30 PM
    Monday 7:30 AM–1:30 PM, 3:00 PM–5:50 PM
    Tuesday 7:30 AM–1:30 PM, 3:00 PM–5:50 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – ⛱️ Muharram / Islamic New Year's Day is on Wednesday (in 7 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Djibouti: 12:22 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of France in Djibouti

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Muharram / Islamic New Year's Day: June 17 Flag of Djibouti
  • Independence Day: June 27 to June 28 Flag of Djibouti
  • Bastille Day: July 14 Flag of France
  • Prophet Mohamed's Birthday: August 25 Flag of Djibouti

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of France in Djibouti:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Djiboutian passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter France.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to France without a visa. The most common types of France visas are the following.

  • Short stay visas
    • Airport transit visa
    • Business visa
    • Tourist visa
    • Visitor visa
    • Study visa
  • Long stay visas
    • Family visa
    • Work visa
    • Study visa
    • Working holiday visa

Head of Mission

Dana Purcarescu, Ambassador

Related: List of ambassadors of France to Djibouti

Online Resources

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Djibouti in France

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This page was last edited on 25 June 2025 at 10:48 PM (EST).

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