djibouti

level 3

travel approval

elevated

travel security risk

B

healthcare infrastructure and disease risk

travel requirements

Business travel to Djibouti is permitted but requires approval from Global Security. All travelers must take the following actions:

Get approval from designated Global Security contact
Forward a copy of the approval to CWT or the designated travel agent prior to tickets being issued

contacts

Click on the link below for all location specific contacts to support travel coordination, approvals, security and medical questions. Please save this information before you travel.

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security risks

Crime is the leading security concern for travelers in Djibouti. Most criminal incidents are crimes of opportunity, including pick-pocketing, petty theft, purse snatching. Violent crime is rare but can occur. Criminals often operate in small groups, with some individuals distracting their victims while the others rob them.

Political violence is rare in Djibouti but is growing. Protests broke out in late-2020 after the arrest of an army whistleblower who exposed corruption within the government. The protests occurred months before the 2021 presidential elections, which incumbent president Ismail Omar Guelleh won with 97% of the vote. The government cracked down on the organizers of the 2020 protests, including by arresting civil society members and journalists. Other protests occurred in 2021 over regional developments but devolved into wider grievances against the Djiboutian security services and government.

Al-Shabab--a Somalia-based, Islamic extremist group linked to al-Qaeda--has threatened to carry out attacks in Djibouti in retaliation for the government’s support of the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia. The group claimed responsibility for a May 2014 suicide bombing in a Djibouti restaurant. The country is home to a large French, US. and Chinese naval presence.

healthcare infrastructure and disease risks

The Chevron healthcare infrastructure and disease risk level for Djibouti is B. Click here for International SOS health guidance.

guidance

Visitors in Djibouti should exercise high levels of caution and situational awareness and take the following precautions:

Avoid displaying valuables, including cash, electronics, and jewellery
Limit movements, especially after dark
Use reliable private car services for transportation
Avoid political demonstrations and other gatherings
Avoid travel to unstable border areas with Somalia and Eritrea
Monitor media and local information sources
Minimize your profile by not displaying Chevron-related logos on your belongings
All staff should ensure that their contact details are up to date before travel to Djibouti

Employees should be aware that information security risks can be greater during travel, as third parties present in foreign countries may monitor communications and transmissions.

Employees are advised to avoid communications on sensitive matters and to travel with as little sensitive information as possible.

	travel approval level	description
	Level 1	No Global Security travel restrictions.
	Level 2	Travel consultation and coordination with Global Security is recommended.
	Level 3	Travel requires authorization from Global Security and/or local business unit management.
	Level 4	All travel is prohibited.

	travel security risk levels	description
	Low	Low levels of non-violent crime may be present in business and tourist districts, hotels or other locations frequented by travelers, but violent crime is infrequent. Terrorist groups have limited operational capabilities or security and emergency services have the capacity to detect or adequately respond to a potential attack. Protests are mostly non-violent and rarely disrupt regular commerce, transportation and business operations. Industrial action and transport disruption are infrequent.
	Elevated	Crime is not pervasive, but non-violent and violent crime could impact visitors. Periodic political unrest, protests, and/or sporadic acts of terrorism occur, but are unlikely to directly impact business travelers. The capacity of security and emergency services and infrastructure varies. Industrial action can disrupt travel.
	High	Crime and terrorism pose significant direct or incidental risks to travelers. Anti-government or anti-western demonstrations may be commonplace or violent and could delay or prevent travel. Parts of the country are inaccessible or off-limits to the traveler.
	Critical	Violent crime and/or terrorism is pervasive and is directed at travelers. Political instability, domestic conflict and/or violent civil unrest pose significant risks. There is a high risk of arbitrary detention. Large parts of the country are inaccessible to foreigners.

	levels	description
	A	Health care infrastructure is well developed, and site is often used as a referral center. It has competent care in English in most or all sub-specialties, including non-clinical adjuncts such as speech therapy, developmental needs, etc. Endemic diseases are well controlled or not significant. Chevron maintains or has ready access to health care resources. Business travelers should strongly consider consulting with Global Health and Medical prior to travel.
	B	Health care infrastructure is partially/poorly developed and not always available. Advanced care is on an emergency-only basis because of concerns about access, competence, communications in English, medical culture, follow up, hygiene, etc. or care is available for basic needs and sometimes for diagnostics only. Few or no non-clinical adjunctive care resources are present. Endemic diseases may be present with irregular or poor control. Chevron has limited or no internal health support and relies on limited external health care resources or external health resources are unreliable. Business travelers should strongly consider consulting with Global Health and Medical prior to travel.