Djibouti Travel Guide

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Exchange rates:

Djibouti Franc
C$1 = Djf133.29
€1 = Djf185.93
£1 = Djf221.37
US$1 = Djf178.8

Currency & Money

Currency information:

Djibouti Franc (DJF; symbol Djf) = 100 centimes. Notes are in denominations of Djf10,000, 5,000, 2,000, 1,000 and 500. Coins are in denominations of Djf500, 100, 50, 20 and 10.

Credit cards:

These are only accepted by airlines and some of the larger hotels.

Travellers cheques:

To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take travellers cheques in US Dollars or Euros. Euro and Sterling cheques are not accepted unless marked as 'External Account' or 'Pour Compte Etranger'. The majority of banks are in the place du 27 juin area.

Banking hours:

Sat-Thurs 0715-1145.

Currency restriction:

There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency.

Currency exchange:

Currency can be exchanged at major banks and hotels, or at authorised bureaux de change in the capital. The bureaux de change are open all day, while the banks have limited opening hours.

Djibouti duty free

The following may be imported into Djibouti without incurring customs duty:

• 1 carton of cigarettes;
• 1L of alcoholic drinks;
• 1 bottle of perfume or eau de toilette.

• Medicines for personal use.

Duty-free allowances are subject to change, sometimes at short notice due to policy updates or external factors. Information is correct at the time of writing; travellers should verify current allowances with official customs authorities before departure. We accept no liability for any inconvenience or loss arising from changes to these regulations.

Banned imports:

Weapons, drugs and pornography.

This list is not exhaustive. Travellers should consult the official customs website or contact the embassy or consulate near you for the most up-to-date information.

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