Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
»Visa credit cards are accepted at some upmarket hotels and shops, and at some larger
travel agencies. Some places levy a commission of about 5% for credit-card payment.
»There are several banks and a couple of authorised bureaux de change in the capital.
Outside the capital, banking facilities are almost nonexistent.
»The euro and the US dollar are the favoured hard currencies. Travellers cheques are not
useful; euros and dollars in cash and an ATM card are the way to go.
Post
The cost for a letter is DFr170 to Europe and DFr190 to North America or Australia.
Public Holidays
As well as Islamic holidays, which change dates every year, these are the principal public
holidays in Djibouti:
New Year's Day
1 January
Labour Day
1 May
Independence Day
27 June
Christmas Day
25 December
Telephone
»The country code for Djibouti is +253. There are no area codes in Djibouti.
»Phone numbers have 10 digits. Mobile numbers start with 77; landline numbers start
with 21 or 27.
»International and local calls are best made from the post office or from one of the numer-
ous phone shops (look for the
cabine telephonique
signs).
»Mobile (cell) phone coverage is pretty good across Djibouti. Depending on which mobile
network you use at home, your phone may or may not work while in Djibouti - ask your
mobile network provider. You can also bring your phone and buy a local SIM card
(DFr2000). You can buy credit at some shops in the form of scratch cards (DFr500 to
DFr5000).
»The only mobile network is
Djibouti Telecom
(
www.adjib.dj
)
.
