Current travel advisories for Burundi

Last Update: Friday, 25. September 2020 at 07:18

It is not safe to travel Burundi.

Travel warnings for this region [to world map].

Current situation : 5 / 5

Burundi is a country in Africa (Eastern Africa) with around 9 million citizens and a land mass of 27,830 km². We detected travel advisories from 6 sources for this country.

Bordering countries: 3.7 / 5

Burundi shares land borders with 3 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 3.7 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Democratic Republic of the Congo (3.9), Tanzania with (3.6) and Rwanda with (3.5 of 5). See danger map of the region.

Current informationen on Covid-19

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control currently reports 477 cases of COVID-19 (infection with SARS-CoV-2 or Coronavirus).

There are 1 reported deaths associated with the disease in Burundi.

Source: www.ecdc.europa.eu

Single advisories / travel warnings

Australian government

Quelle: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/africa/burundi

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
Commercial flights into and out of Bujumbura International Airport are suspended. There are some emergency flights taking place. Land borders have reopened, although there have been difficulties reported in crossings. Tight restrictions are in place at land border and they may close without warning. You must get a visa from a Burundi diplomatic mission before entering. You must present a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of arrival or you'll have to undergo mandatory quarantine (see Travel). Visas can also be renewed if you're already in Burundi. We haven't changed our level of advice: Do not travel to Burundi due to the high levels of violence and the significant threat of terrorist attack.

Danger level: 5

Do not travel.

US American government

Quelle: http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/burundi-travel-advisory.html

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
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 at home orders, business closures, and other emergency conditions within Burundi due to COVID-19. Visit the Embassy's COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Burundi. Violent crimes, such as grenade attacks and armed robbery, occur frequently. Though Westerners are unlikely to be targeted, the risk of being in the wrong place at the wrong time is high. Local police lack the resources and training to respond effectively to crimes. Medical services in Burundi fall well below U.S. standards, and there are no adequate trauma services in the country. Emergency medical and fire services are limited or non-existent in some areas of the country. The CDC has also issued a Level 1 Travel Notice on Malaria in Burundi. There are ongoing political tensions in Burundi, causing sporadic violence throughout the country. Police and military checkpoints are common and can restrict freedom of movement. Police have conducted weapon searches in the homes of private citizens. In the provinces of Cibitoke and Bubanza, near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, as well as Mutimbuzi commune in Bujumbura Rural province, there have been armed attacks primarily conducted by groups operating from the eastern DRC. The border may close without notice. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens throughout Burundi. U.S. Embassy personnel are subject to restrictions when traveling in certain areas of Burundi and may be subject to other constraints as security conditions warrant. These restrictions include limitations on travel outside of Bujumbura during hours of darkness (typically 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.) and prior approval for travel to the Bujumbura neighborhoods of Cibitoke, Gasenyi, Kamenge, Kinama, Musaga, Mutakura, and Ngagara. Due to travel restrictions on U.S. Embassy personnel, the U.S. government is unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in the following areas: the provinces of Bubanza and Cibitoke, Kibira National Park (including the park’s southernmost part in Muramvya province), and Ruvubu and Buriri Forest. Embassy personnel are also prohibited from transiting through Kibira National Park to reach Kayanza via the RN-10. Read the country information page.

Danger level: 5

Canadian government

Quelle: https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/burundi

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
The Canadian goverment suggests: Avoid all travel.

Danger level: 5

Avoid all travel.

Irish government

Quelle: https://www.dfa.ie/travel/travel-advice/a-z-list-of-countries/burundi/

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
Do not travel

Danger level: 5

Do not travel.

Finnish government

Quelle: https://um.fi/resemeddelande/-/c/BI

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
Undvik alla resor - Undvik alla resor till Burundi. Finländare som befinner sig i Burundi uppmanas att lämna landet. Det har skett sammandrabbningar mellan oppositionens anhängare och landets säkerhetstrupper. Attacker med koppling till internationell terrorism kan förekomma. Burundi har deltagit i fredsbevarande operationer i Somalia, och den militanta islamistiska organisationen Al-Shabaab har hotat attackera Burundi.

Danger level: 5

Avoid Travelling..

If there is more than one advisory/message of a single government for a given country, it indicates regional differences in means of security for your personal health and well-being. Single messages can indicate specific regions to be safer or less safe as mentioned in the main advisory. In these cases it's advisable to consult your own governments information. Additional Disclaimer: Since the evaluation is an automated process, it can only provide first steps for your own research. Please make sure to consult the sources.

Warnindex Description

Extreme Warning (index value: 4.5 - 5)

You should avoid any trips. A high warning index is a sound indicator of potential harm to your health and well-being.

High Risk (index value: 3.5 - 4.5)

Travel should be reduced to a necessary minimum and be conducted with good preparation and high attention.

Medium Risk (index value: 2.5 - 3.5)

Warnings often relate to specific regions within a country. However, high attention is still advised when moving around.

Low Risk (index value: 0 - 2.5)

Usually this is an indicator that travelling in this country is relatively safe. Higher attention is advised with values > 1.

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Country information

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Basic facts

Citizens: around 9 million
Covering landmass: 27,830 km²
Electricity: 220V - 50Hz
Currency: Franc (BIF)
ISO 2-Letter Code: BI
Phone prefix: +257
Top Level Domain: .bi
Mobile frequencies (MHz): 900

Airports in Burundi (extern)

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Frequently asked questions

This section gives some brief answers to common questions regarding travel safety in Burundi.

Is Burundi safe to travel in 2020?

We got distinct notes that traveling Burundi isn't safe right now. The risk index is at 5 out of 5 possible points. We advise against travel.

How many countries have issued advisories for Burundi?

We currently know of 6 countries having issued advisories for Burundi.

What countries does Burundi share land borders with?

Note of the displayed travel advisories

These travel advisories are automatically gathered. We use the RSS Feeds of the corresponding authorities of the single countries. In some cases, we analyse the website itself. Since the information originates from different countries and different countries have different understanding of danger and danger levels. Thus, the information displayed is an automized and normalized representation with no right to completeness and correctness. If a country is not shown, it doesn't necessarily mean it's safe. The information shown is a first indicator. Additional remark: the websites address does not endorse the situation of a 'Reisewarnung' (with its name). Often, it's just formal notifications by other countries. These can be the reason a country reaches scores of aorund 2.0 and still be a generally safe country to visit. Lower risk grades are usually no sign of a immanent threat!