The Embassy of Dschibuti in Berlin serves as the main point of contact for Djiboutian nationals in Germany, handling consular matters and bilateral diplomatic relations.
Contact Details
| Address | Tauentzienstraße 6, 10789 Berlin, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 30 26 39 01 57 |
| info@djibouti-embassy.de | |
| Website | www.djibouti-embassy.de |
| Social Media | |
| Head of Mission | Mr. Yacin Houssein Douale, Ambassador |
Opening Hours Embassy
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 13:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Please note that opening hours may change on public holidays. Contact the embassy to confirm current times.
Opening Hours Consular Section
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 13:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 13:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 13:30 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 13:30 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 13:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The Embassy of the Republic of Djibouti is at Tauentzienstraße 6 in Berlin-Schöneberg, on the shopping street between Wittenbergplatz and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church.
- Telephone: +49 30 26 39 01 57.
About the Djiboutian Embassy in Berlin
The embassy represents Djibouti in Germany. The small country at the entrance to the Red Sea is a strategic port and logistics hub, and the German Navy has used Djibouti as a supply base for international missions off the Horn of Africa.
Djibouti also has an honorary consul in Munich.
Which Djiboutian office is responsible for me?
| Office | Notes |
|---|---|
| Embassy, Berlin | All of Germany; visas in the mornings |
| Honorary Consulate, Munich | By telephone appointment |
Consular services
- Visas for Djibouti
- Passports and documents for Djiboutian citizens
- Legalisation of documents
Documents checklist
Before you travel to Djibouti
- A passport valid for at least six months on entry. German identity cards and children’s passports (Kinderreisepass) are not accepted.
- A visa from the embassy, an e-visa, or the fee for a visa on arrival
- Minors travelling alone: a letter of consent from the parents in French
- Yellow fever vaccination if arriving from a yellow fever country
Visa information
Travelling from Germany to Djibouti
German citizens need a visa. You can get it at the embassy in Berlin, online as an e-visa, or on arrival.
- For e-visa problems, the Djiboutian authorities can be reached at support@evisa.dj.
- Alcohol imports are limited to one litre per person.
- Children need their own passport; the German children’s passport is not accepted.
Travelling from Djibouti to Germany
Djiboutian citizens need a Schengen visa. Ask the German Embassy in Djibouti where to apply.
Other consulates and embassies in Berlin
161 other countries are represented in Berlin, among them: Dominican Republic (embassy), Ecuador (embassy), Egypt (embassy), El Salvador (embassy), Equatorial Guinea (embassy), Eritrea (embassy), Estonia (embassy), Eswatini (honorary), Ethiopia (embassy), Finland (embassy), France (embassy), Gabon (embassy), Georgia (embassy), Ghana (embassy), Greece (embassy), Guatemala (embassy), Guinea (embassy), Haiti (embassy), Honduras (embassy), Hungary (embassy). The full list of all 162 missions is on the overview page for Germany.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on German public holidays in Berlin and on Djiboutian holidays, including Independence Day on 27 June.
Emergency assistance
Djiboutian nationals in Germany
Contact the embassy in Berlin if your passport is lost or stolen.
German nationals in Djibouti
The German Embassy in Djibouti, in the Haramous district, is responsible for the whole country.
Diplomatic missions between Djibouti and Germany
Djibouti in Germany
Measured in a straight line from Berlin, the nearest other Djiboutian office is the Honorary Consulate in Munich (about 500 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Berlin.
- Berlin – Embassy of Djibouti (this page)
- Munich – Honorary Consulate (500 km)
Germany in Djibouti
- Djibouti City – German Embassy
Frequently asked questions about the Djiboutian Embassy in Berlin
Can my child travel to Djibouti with a children’s passport?
No. Djibouti does not accept the German children’s passport. Your child needs a regular passport.
Can I get a Djibouti visa on arrival?
Yes. A visa on arrival is possible, as are an e-visa and a visa from the embassy.
When does the Djibouti Embassy accept visa applications?
Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 13:30.
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Details checked on 3 October 2026. Sources: Embassy of Djibouti, German Federal Foreign Office. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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