The Embassy of Djibouti in Geneva represents Djibouti in Switzerland. Its consular section serves Djiboutian citizens throughout Switzerland.
Contact Details
| Address | Chemin Camille-VIDART 15, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 22 749 10 90 |
| Fax | +41 22 749 10 91 |
| mission.djibouti@djibouti.ch | |
| Website | www.djibouti.ch |
| Head of Mission | Kadra Ahmed Hassan, Ambassador |
Consular Section
| mission@djibouti.ch |
Opening Hours
The Swiss Foreign Ministry lists no public opening hours for this embassy. Contact it by phone or e-mail before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Chemin Camille-VIDART 15, 1202 Geneva is the embassy’s address.
- Opening hours: not published – call or e-mail before you go.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
About the Djiboutian Embassy in Geneva
The current head of mission is Ambassador Kadra Ahmed Hassan, who presented credentials in March 2017. Like a number of smaller countries, Djibouti runs its embassy to Switzerland from Geneva rather than Bern.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Djiboutian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
Do I need an appointment?
Short matters can often be handled during public hours; passport applications may need an appointment.
Travelling from Switzerland to Djibouti
Visa rules for Swiss passport holders are set by Djibouti; the embassy confirms the current requirements on request. Important: the FDFA advises against travel to certain regions of Djibouti. See the FDFA travel advice.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Swiss public holidays and on the Djiboutian national holiday (27 June). Cantonal holidays in Geneva can also affect opening days.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Djiboutian citizens should call the embassy on +41 22 749 10 90. The embassy can help with lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but it cannot cover costs or interfere with Swiss authorities. Swiss citizens in trouble in Djibouti should contact the Swiss Embassy in Addis Ababa, which also covers Djibouti – or call the FDFA Helpline on +41 58 465 33 33.
Diplomatic missions between Djibouti and Switzerland
Djibouti in Switzerland
- Geneva – Embassy of Djibouti (this page)
Switzerland in Djibouti
- Djibouti – Swiss Office
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Djibouti in Geneva
Where is the Djiboutian Embassy in Geneva?
At Chemin Camille-VIDART 15, 1202 Geneva.
Who heads the Djiboutian Embassy in Geneva?
Kadra Ahmed Hassan, in office since March 2017.
Is it safe for Swiss citizens to travel to Djibouti?
The FDFA currently advises against travel to certain regions of Djibouti; read its full travel advice before planning a trip.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) – list of the diplomatic and consular corps in Switzerland, FDFA travel advice for Djibouti, www.djibouti.ch. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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