travel tips

Entry formality

Any foreign visitor wishing to enter the Republic of Burundi should have a valid passport and a visa. To apply for a visa, you should make an application to Embassy of Burundi in your country or at Bujumbura International Airport. Vaccination against yellow fever for visitors who come from tropical countries is mandatory, but it is not necessary for those who come from Europe, United states , etc.. The prophylaxis is recommended against malaria

When to visit

Burundi can be visited at any time, although mountain hikes and other forest walks are more challenging during the rains, which generally peak from mid-September to November and from March to May.

What to wear

Daytime temperatures are generally warm to hot, so bring lots of light clothing. Evenings are cooler, especially at high altitudes, so carry a couple of light sweaters too. Those who intend to hike on the mountains will be exposed to alpine temperatures and should pack accordingly. Solid walking shoes and sturdy clothing are ideal for forest walks. Don’t forget to bring a hat, sunglasses and a waterproof jacket.

Embassies and Consulates

Burundi Embassy in Italy Corso Francia 221 – 0019 Roma tel +39 0699705802 Burundi Embassy in France 10,12 rue de l’Orme – 75019 Paris tel +33 0145206061 fax +39 0145200254
Burundi Embassy in Germany Berliner Str.. 36 – 10715 Berlin tel +49 302345670 fax +49 3023456720 ambassade.burundi@skynet.be Burundi Embassy in Belgium Square Marie-Louise – 46100 Bruxelles tel +32 022304535/48 fax +32 022307883 ambassade.burundi@skynet.be
Burundi Embassy uin USA 2233 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W Suite 212 Washington, DC 20007 tel/fax +202 3422578 burundiembassy@erols.com www.burundiembassy-usa.org Burundi Embassy in Canada 325 Dalhouse st., suite 815, Ottawa Ontario, Canada, K1N762 tel +613 7890414/7042 +613 7899537
Italy Embassy in Uganda (competent territorialy for Burundi) Lourdell Road Plot.11 Nakasero Kampala, Uganda – PO Box 4646 tel +256 41341786/250450/250442 fax +256 41250448 ambkamp@imul.com www.ambkampala.esteri.it/Ambasciata_Kampal Italian Consulate in Burundi Bvd de l’Uprona, 22 – BP1310 Bujumbura tel/fax +257 222978 italyconsula@cbinf.com