Burundi

Government Travel Advisories for Burundi

United States

Avoid Non-Essential Travel — S. government employee movement restrictions. Reconsider travel to Burundi due to political violence, crime, and health. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

United Kingdom

Exercise Increased Caution — FCDO advises against all travel to Mugina, Cibitoke, Bukinyayana, Bubanza and Mpanda communes due to the risk of the presence of a rebel group in the Kibira National Park and possible armed incursions from the Democratic Republic of the Congo ( DRC ). FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Ntahangwa commune, specifically the RN5 road north of Melchior Ndadaye International Airport in Bujumbur

Canada

Avoid Non-Essential Travel — Avoid non-essential travel to Burundi, due to the ongoing conflict in neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo, violent crime, and the risk of political violence.

New Zealand

Avoid Non-Essential Travel — There are sustained or serious safety or security concerns in this destination that create significant risks. You should think seriously about your need to travel. There are threats of terrorism, political violence and violent crime in Burundi. We offer advice for New Zealanders travelling to places where there is violence or conflict. See our threat of violence or conflict page .

Germany

Exercise Increased Caution — Exercise a high degree of caution in Burundi.

France

Exercise Increased Caution — Exercise a high degree of caution in Burundi.

Netherlands

Exercise Increased Caution — Caution: safety risks in Burundi.

Japan

Avoid Non-Essential Travel — Burundi