US embassy cable - 04DJIBOUTI579

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Identifier:	04DJIBOUTI579
Wikileaks:	View 04DJIBOUTI579 at Wikileaks.org
Origin:	Embassy Djibouti
Created:	2004-04-19 05:16:00
Classification:	UNCLASSIFIED
Tags:	APER AFSI
Redacted:	This cable was not redacted by Wikileaks.

UNCLAS DJIBOUTI 000579 
 
SIPDIS 
 
FOR FSI/TC/OBC 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: APER, AFSI 
SUBJECT: OBC Survey Re Driver's License Requirements 
 
Ref. State 75561 
 
1. Post submits the following responses to OBC's survey. 
 
A. No.  International Driving Permit is not required. 
 
B. A U.S. driver's license is accepted for personnel with a 
diplomatic passport. 
 
C. Not applicable 
 
D. U.S. license is acceptable as long as the individual has 
valid diplomatic status.  The validity date of the driver's 
license is equal to the employee's Djiboutian diplomatic visa. 
 
E. No additional documentation or local testing is required. 
 
F. Not applicable 
 
G. No 
 
H. The host country has a fuel called `Super' that cannot be 
considered `Unleaded' according to American standards.  It is 
a leaded mixture gasoline (octane rate: 93).  The Ministry of 
Energy announced it would discontinue importation of leaded 
gasoline but we have not been provided an exact time frame. 
 
I. The catalytic converter should be removed prior to arriving 
at post. 
 
J. Some clients use American companies for comprehensive 
insurance.  For the third party liability portion, there is a 
reputable local insurance company for clients. 
 
K. Local insurance costs vary according to the vehicle make 
and horse power (from USD 270 to 1,525 per annum). 
 
Ragsdale