United States Embassy Bujumbura, Burundi Burundi Travel Advisory February 13, 2023 Reissued after periodic review with updates to areas of increased risk. Reconsider travel to Burundi due to crime, health, and political violence. Some areas have increased risk.  Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to: The former Central Market located on Chaussee Prince Louis Rwagasore in Bujumbura …

Location: Worldwide  Event:  The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for  Monkeypox in Multiple Countries .  The World Health Organization has determined the multi-country outbreak of  monkeypox  is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern ( click here  to view the WHO’s determination).   Actions to Take:​  Travelers should AVOID :  Close contact with sick people, including those with skin lesions or genital lesions.  …

On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida.  Al- Zawahiri was one of the masterminds of the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, and had continued to urge his followers to attack …

Location: Countrywide Event: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 1 Travel Health Notice for  Measles in Africa .​ Actions to Take:​ All travelers to Africa, including infants and pre-school aged children, should be fully vaccinated against measles, according to CDC immunization schedules. If you are not sure if you or your travel companions …

United States Embassy Bujumbura, Burundi Message for U.S. Citizens: Travel to the United States on Expired U.S. Passports December 28, 2021 If you are overseas and your U.S. passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until March 31, …

Location: Burundi, countrywide Event: On December 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement a one-day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers over age two coming to the United States. Regardless of vaccination status or nationality, any individual coming to the United States must show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test taken the …

United States Embassy Bujumbura, Burundi Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bujumbura, Burundi November 02nd, 2021   Location: Worldwide Event:  On October 25, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a global air travel policy.  This policy prioritizes public health, protecting U.S. citizens and residents as well as those who come to visit us.  Effective November …

Location: Bujumbura Event: Due to multiple reports of explosions in Bujumbura, the U.S. Embassy is ordering its personnel to return to and remain in their residences this evening. Private U.S. citizens are advised to take similar precautions and monitor local media. Actions to Take: Be aware of your surroundings Monitor local media Follow the instructions of …

Security Alert: Reports of Explosions in Bujumbura (May 25, 2021) Location: Bujumbura Event: Due to multiple reports of explosions in Bujumbura, the U.S. Embassy is ordering its personnel to shelter in place until further notice. Private U.S. citizens are advised to take similar precautions and monitor local media. Actions to Take: Be aware of your …

Travel Advisory: Level 3: Reconsider Travel The Department of State renewed its Travel Advisory for Burundi on February 10, 2021.  The Department continues to advise travelers to reconsider travel to Burundi due to COVID-19, crime, health, and political violence. Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19 page  before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for Burundi due to COVID-19. Burundi …

Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19.

Location: Bujumbura, Burundi Event: Government of Burundi Updated COVID-19 Prevention Measures The Government of Burundi announced the following updated COVID-19 prevention measures, effective immediately: All land and water borders are closed except for the movement of goods. All travelers arriving at Melchior Ndadaye International Airport will be subject to a mandatory quarantine of seven calendar days at …

Location: Throughout Bujumbura, including areas near the University of Burundi and the entire downtown area. Event: A demonstration is planned from 7:00 am – 10:00 am. Actions to Take: Avoid the areas of the demonstrations. Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests. Monitor local media for updates. Keep a low …

Reconsider travel to Burundi due to COVID-19, crime, health, and political violence. Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19 page  before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for Burundi due to COVID-19.      Burundi has resumed most transportation options (including airport operations and re-opening of borders) and business operations (including day cares and schools). Other improved conditions have …

Location: Bujumbura, Burundi Event: Special commercial flights planned for Friday, September 4 The U.S. Embassy has learned a tentative special commercial flight is being arranged by SatGuru potentially leaving Bujumbura on Friday, September 4 and traveling to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (ADD).  SatGuru is still awaiting final confirmation by the Government of Burundi.  Please note that the U.S. Embassy …

Location: Bujumbura, Burundi Event: Special commercial flights planned for Friday, August 14 and Wednesday, August 26 The U.S. Embassy has learned a tentative special commercial flight is being arranged by SatGuru potentially leaving Bujumbura on Friday, August 14 and Wednesday, August 26 and traveling to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (ADD).  SatGuru is still awaiting final confirmation by the …

Do not travel to Burundi due to COVID-19. Reconsider travel to Burundi due to crime, health, and political violence Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19 page  before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Burundi due to COVID-19.      Travelers to Burundi may experience border closures, airport closures, travel prohibitions, stay …

In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020.  Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, you must complete an FPCA each year to participate in elections as an overseas absentee voter. To make …

Location: Bujumbura, Burundi Event: Special commercial flight planned for Saturday, August 8 The U.S. Embassy has learned a tentative special commercial flight is being arranged by SatGuru leaving Bujumbura on Saturday, August 8 and traveling to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (ADD).  Please note that the U.S. Embassy is not involved in arranging this flight, and does not have details …

Location: Bujumbura, Burundi Event:  Special commercial flight planned for Thursday, July 16 or Friday, July 17 The U.S. Embassy has learned a tentative special commercial flight is being arranged by SatGuru potentially leaving Bujumbura on Thursday, July 16 or Friday, July 17 and traveling to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (ADD). SatGuru is still awaiting final confirmation by …

Location: Bujumbura, Burundi Event:  Special commercial flight planned for Saturday, July 11 The U.S. Embassy has learned a tentative special commercial flight is being arranged by SatGuru potentially leaving Bujumbura on Saturday, July 11 and traveling to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (ADD).  SatGuru is still awaiting final confirmation by the Government of Burundi.  Please note that the …

Message for U.S. Citizens  Location: Bujumbura, Burundi Event:  Special commercial flight planned for Thursday, June 25 The U.S. Embassy has learned a tentative special commercial flight is being arranged by SatGuru potentially leaving Bujumbura on Thursday, June 25 and traveling to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (ADD).  This flight is not confirmed, and SatGuru is waiting for the …

The U.S. Embassy has learned a tentative special commercial flight is being arranged by SatGuru potentially leaving Bujumbura on Saturday, 13 June, and traveling to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (ADD).  This flight is not confirmed, and SatGuru is waiting for the final confirmation from Government of Burundi for clearance.  Once confirmed, SatGuru will publish ticket and …

Location: Bujumbura, Burundi Event: Reservations for Rwandair special commercial flight planned for Saturday, May 30 SatGuru is now accepting refundable reservations ($1000, to be used toward the fare price) for the Rwandair 948 flight to Addis Ababa leaving Saturday, May 30. Make reservations with SatGuru directly using: Sales.bjm1@satgurutravel.com or Sales.bjm3@satgurutravel.com The updated flight details are: Carrier Rwanda Airways …

Location: Bujumbura, Burundi Event:  Rwandair special commercial flight planned for Saturday, May 30 The U.S. Embassy has learned a tentative special commercial flight is being arranged by SatGuru and operated by Rwandair, potentially leaving Bujumbura on Saturday, 30 May, and traveling to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (ADD). This flight is not confirmed, and SatGuru is waiting for …

Location: Bujumbura, Burundi Event: Cancellation of Ethiopian special commercial flight planned for Saturday, May 23 The U.S. Embassy has learned of the cancellation of the special commercial flight that was being arranged by SatGuru and operated by Ethiopian Airlines, scheduled to leave Bujumbura on Saturday, 23 May, and traveling to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (ADD). Please note …

Location: Bujumbura, Burundi Event: The Burundi presidential elections are scheduled to take place May 20. Over the past two weeks, the Regional Security Office has noted an increase of violence involving grenade attacks within Bujumbura Mairie. Specifically, two separate local bars were targeted with grenade attacks, resulting in fatalities and injuries. As a precaution, the Regional …

Location: Bujumbura, Burundi Event: Postponement of Ethiopian special commercial flight planned for 15 May SatGuru has shared that the special commercial flight it was organizing with Ethiopian Airlines was postponed until further notice.  This flight was set to leave Bujumbura on or around 15 May to travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (ADD). The U.S. Embassy was …

Location: Bujumbura, Burundi   Event:  Ethiopian special commercial flight planned for 15 May We have learned of a tentative special commercial flight to be arranged by SatGuru and operated by Ethiopian Airlines, leaving Bujumbura on or around 15 May and traveling to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (ADD).  The U.S. Embassy is not directly involved in arranging this …

Location: Bujumbura, Burundi Event:  Security considerations regarding the beginning of Burundi election period and end of special repatriation flights A U.S. Government-organized special humanitarian departed Bujumbura on Tuesday, April 21.  The U.S. Embassy is not planning any further special humanitarian flights at this time.  It is unclear when Burundi’s international airport will resume normal operations for commercial flights. …

Location: Bujumbura, Burundi Event:  Bookings complete for special U.S. Government humanitarian flight departure on April 21 The U.S. Government-organized special humanitarian  flight  is now scheduled to depart from Bujumbura on Tuesday, April 21.  Travelers with confirmed bookings on this flight will soon receive additional details separately, via email.  Cost of the flight expected to be approximately $1900 per adult, $1500 per child 2-12, …

Location: Bujumbura, Burundi Event:  Special U.S. Government humanitarian flight departure changed to April 21 The U.S. Government-organized special humanitarian  flight  is now scheduled to depart from Bujumbura at 6:45 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21.  Cost of the flight expected to be approximately $1900 per adult, $1500 per child 2-12, and $200 per infant under two years of age.  Please note that we anticipate high demand for this flight.  The U.S. Government cannot predict when another …

Location: Bujumbura, Burundi Event:  Special U.S. Government humanitarian flight departure changed to April 20 The U.S. Government-organized special humanitarian flight  is now scheduled to depart from Bujumbura on Monday, April 20. Cost of the flight expected to be approximately $1900 per adult, $1500 per child 2-12, and $200 per infant under two years of age.  Please note that we …

Location: Bujumbura, Burundi Event: SatGuru contact information for special commercial Ethiopian flight on Wednesday, April 15 The travel agency SatGuru will be handling all reservations for the special commercial Ethiopian flight in conjunction with the Embassy of Italy leaving Bujumbura on Wednesday, April 15 previously announced under “additional flight options” here . The flight is scheduled to …

Location: Bujumbura, Burundi Event:    April 12 deadline and contact information for bookings of special commercial flight by Embassy of Japan leaving on Saturday, April 18 The U.S. Embassy has learned that the Embassy of Japan is arranging a special commercial flight on Saturday, April 18, that will depart Bujumbura for Addis Ababa via Kigali and Entebbe.  …

Location: Bujumbura, Burundi Event: Airport closure extended on April 4 for 14 additional days On Saturday, April 4, the Ministry of Transport, Public Works, Equipment and Homeland Planning announced an additional 14-day extension of the suspension on all international commercial flights departing or arriving from the Melchior Ndadaye International Airport that began on March 22, 2020 …

Location: Bujumbura, Burundi Event:    Cancellation of Monday April 6 special Ethiopian Airlines flight We regret to inform you that Ethiopian Airlines has canceled the special commercial flight scheduled for April 6.  This is not due to a lack of passenger interest, or due to any problems with landing permissions in Bujumbura.  We are continuing to explore …

Location: Bujumbura, Burundi Event:    Updated contact information for Ethiopian Airlines flight on Monday, April 6 Ethiopian Airlines is scheduling a special commercial flight departing on Monday, April 6 from Bujumbura to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Bole International Airport/ADD), with a connection available to Washington, D.C. (Dulles International Airport/IAD).  From Dulles International Airport, additional connections to other major U.S. …

Message for U.S. Citizens – U.S. Embassy Bujumbura, Burundi (April 3, 2020) Location: Bujumbura, Burundi Event:   Ethiopian Airlines Flight Monday, April 6  Ethiopian Airlines is scheduling a special commercial flight departing on Monday, April 6 from Bujumbura to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Bole International Airport/ADD), with a connection available to Washington, D.C. (Dulles International Airport/IAD).  From Dulles International …

Location: Bujumbura, Burundi Event:   Ethiopian Airlines Flight Monday, April 6 Ethiopian Airlines is scheduling a special commercial flight departing on Monday, April 6 from Bujumbura to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Bole International Airport/ADD), with a connection available to Washington, D.C. (Dulles International Airport/IAD).  From Dulles International Airport, additional connections to other major U.S. airports may be available …

Location: Burundi Event: There are two confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Burundi. Registering Interest in Future Flight On March 14, the Department of State authorized the departure from any diplomatic or consular post in the world of US personnel and family members who have been medically determined to be at higher risk of a poor outcome if exposed to COVID-19. …

COVID-19 Information Last updated:  [01/10/2023] The CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect.  For more information see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers . Check the CDC website for additional information and  Frequently Asked Questions . Entry and Exit Requirements Are there COVID-related entry requirements for U.S. citizens? No Is a negative …

Location:  Bujumbura, Burundi Event: On Wednesday, March 11, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a  Level 2 Global COVID-19 Outbreak Notice . On Saturday, March 14, the Department of State  authorized , from any diplomatic or consular post in the world, the departure of U.S. personnel and family members who have been medically determined to be at higher risk of a poor outcome …

Location:  Bujumbura, Burundi Event: On Wednesday, March 11, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a  Level 2 Global COVID-19 Outbreak Notice . On Saturday, March 14, the Department of State  authorized , from any diplomatic or consular post in the world, the departure of U.S. personnel and family members who have been medically determined to be at higher risk of a poor outcome …

Location:  Bujumbura, Burundi Event: There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Burundi. On March 14, the Department of State authorized the departure of U.S. personnel and family members who have been medically determined to be at higher risk of a poor outcome if exposed to COVID-19 from any diplomatic or consular post in the world. On Saturday, March 21, …

March 15, 2020 The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to reconsider travel abroad due to the global impact of COVID-19. Many areas throughout the world are now experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and taking action that may limit traveler mobility, including quarantines and border restrictions. Even countries, jurisdictions, or areas where cases have not been reported …

United States Embassy Bujumbura, Burundi Routine Message for U.S. Citizens: Reduction in Routine Consular Services March 14, 2020 The Embassy wishes to inform U.S. citizens living in or traveling to Burundi that owing to a staffing shortage, we will be unable to provide routine consular services for the foreseeable future. Emergency services to U.S. citizens will …

Location: Burundi, countrywide Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware of your surroundings. Stay …

Location:  Bubanza and Cibitoke Provinces, and Kibira National Park Event:  Due to reports of violence in and around the Kibira National Park, U.S. embassy personnel are no longer permitted to travel to or through the provinces of Bubanza and Cibitoke, or within the Kibira National Park, including the park’s southernmost part in Muramvya province.  Embassy …

Burundi – Level 3: Reconsider Travel Reconsider travel to Burundi due to crime and political violence. Violent crimes, such as grenade attacks and armed robbery, occur regularly.  Though westerners are unlikely to be specifically targeted, the risk of being in the wrong place at the wrong time is high.  Local police lack the resources and …

June 28, 2018 Location: Bujumbura Marie: Boulevard du 28 Novembre and downtown Event:  The Government of Burundi is planning celebratory events in Bujumbura on July 2, which will likely be declared a national holiday.  The exact details of the celebration activities have yet to be announced, but the Embassy expects a large parade to take …

May 16, 2018 Location: Throughout Burundi. Event: Burundi will hold a referendum on May 17, 2018, to consider constitutional amendments proposed by the Government of Burundi. Widespread violence and/or unrest is not currently anticipated during the referendum period, but gatherings in support of and against the referendum and its results may occur. Actions to Take: …

Peaceful marches are being planned for this Saturday, March 17, in Bujumbura and most communes throughout Burundi.  Most events will be held in the morning hours and are anticipated to be finished by early afternoon; however, there may be several separate but related events taking place all day.  These events may cause traffic congestion and …