About the Embassy
Embassy Hours Of Operation
08:00 to 16:30 Sundays through Thursdays.
The Embassy is closed on U.S. and local holidays.
Main Embassy Numbers
Phone: (+253) 21-453-000
Fax: (+253) 21-453-020
Consular Section Fax: (+253) 21-453-340
Consular Hours Of Operation
Non-immigrant Visas:
Mondays - 09:00 to 11:00, visa interviews (by appointment only).
Note: Applicants need to come ONE HOUR BEFORE THE INTERVIEW
time.
Thursdays - 09:00 to 12:00, visa pick-up
Visas are generally issued three days after the interview.
Immigrant Visas:
Sundays - 09:00 to 12:00, walk-ins
Tuesdays and/or Thursdays - visa interviews (by appointment only)
American Citizen Services:
Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays - 09:00 to 14:00, by appointment only, as indicated below.
- Click here for an appointment to get notarial services
- Click here for appointments to get all other services
Note: The Embassy is open 24/7 for emergency American Citizen Services. Click here to get more information on emergency assistance.
Travel Advisory
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For the East Africa Travel Advisory, which applies to Djibouti and other countries in the Horn of Africa, click here
For a full list of Department of State Travel Warnings and Advisories, click here