Djibouti Honorary Consulate in Vienna

The Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Djibouti in Vienna provides limited consular representation and assistance in Austria under the direction of Honorary Consul Mr. Hartwig HAEMMERLE, who was appointed on November 29, 2021. Located in Vienna's 3rd district (Landstraße) at Marokkanergasse 19, the consulate serves as a point of contact for basic inquiries and limited assistance, operating as an honorary mission rather than a career diplomatic post. Honorary consulates are typically headed by Austrian citizens or long-term residents who volunteer their services to represent foreign countries in areas where full embassy or consulate general representation is not maintained. Djibouti and Austria established diplomatic relations in 1983, and an Honorary Consulate in Djibouti City was opened in 1986, later reopened on March 15, 2024 after a brief closure. For Austria, bilateral relations are managed primarily through the Austrian Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, which also covers Djibouti. The Vienna Honorary Consulate provides basic assistance and information but refers complex consular matters, visa processing, and comprehensive services to the Embassy of the Republic of Djibouti in Berlin, which holds full consular jurisdiction over Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, and Poland. The consulate operates very limited hours (phone reachable Monday-Friday 09:00-12:00) and appointments are strongly recommended for any in-person visits. Austrian residents requiring substantive Djiboutian consular services should expect to work primarily with the Berlin embassy rather than the Vienna honorary consulate.

As an honorary consulate, the Vienna office provides very limited consular services compared to career diplomatic missions. The consulate can offer basic assistance including providing general information about Djibouti, directing inquiries to appropriate authorities, offering emergency contact information for Djiboutian nationals in distress, and facilitating communication with the Embassy of the Republic of Djibouti in Berlin for complex matters. However, the Honorary Consulate CANNOT provide: passport issuance or renewal (must be handled by Berlin embassy), visa processing (handled by Berlin embassy or e-visa system), document legalization or authentication (Berlin embassy), civil registration services (Berlin embassy), notarial services, or comprehensive consular assistance for emergencies. Djiboutian nationals residing in or visiting Austria requiring substantive consular services—including passport renewal, civil status registration, document legalization, emergency travel documents, or other official functions—must contact the Embassy of the Republic of Djibouti in Berlin (info@djibouti-embassy.de, +49 30 26 39 01 57) which has full consular authority over Austria. Austrian citizens requiring document authentication for use in Djibouti or assistance with Djibouti-related matters should also contact the Berlin embassy. The Honorary Consulate operates limited hours (phone reachable Monday-Friday 09:00-12:00 only) and appointments are required for any in-person visits. Honorary Consul Mr. Hartwig HAEMMERLE serves on a voluntary basis and maintains professional commitments outside consular duties. The consulate can provide useful local knowledge and basic assistance but cannot substitute for full consular services available through the Berlin embassy.

The Honorary Consulate is located at Marokkanergasse 19, 1030 Wien (3rd district, Landstraße), accessible by U-Bahn line U3 (Rochusgasse station) and tram lines. Contact: Phone +43 1 710 95 12, Fax +43 1 710 95 12 89, Email admin@djibouti-consulate.at, Website www.djibouti-consulate.at. Honorary Consul: Mr. Hartwig HAEMMERLE (appointed 29.11.2021). CRITICAL: Phone is only reachable Monday-Friday 09:00-12:00. Appointments are mandatory for any visits—do not arrive unannounced. This is an HONORARY consulate with very limited services. For substantive consular matters (passports, visas, document legalization, civil registration, emergencies), Austrian residents MUST contact the Embassy of the Republic of Djibouti in Berlin (info@djibouti-embassy.de, +49 30 26 39 01 57) which has full consular jurisdiction over Austria. Honorary consulates are typically headed by local citizens who volunteer their services and maintain other professional commitments; they cannot provide the full range of services available at career diplomatic missions. The Vienna consulate serves primarily informational and liaison functions. For travel to Djibouti, note: yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for travelers from endemic regions; the country experiences extreme desert climate with temperatures often exceeding 40°C (104°F); Djibouti hosts multiple foreign military bases (French, American, Chinese, Japanese, Italian) reflecting its strategic importance at the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait controlling Red Sea access; the capital Djibouti City serves as a major port and logistics hub; French and Arabic are official languages though Somali and Afar are widely spoken. Austrian travelers should obtain comprehensive travel insurance, register with Austrian authorities if planning extended stays, and review current security conditions given Djibouti's proximity to conflict zones in Somalia and Yemen. For consular protection, Austrian nationals should also register with the Austrian Embassy in Addis Ababa which covers Ethiopia, Djibouti, and the region. Source: Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs (bmeia.gv.at).