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#CARD:Burundi:Travel\Consular Information
Burundi - Consular Information Sheet
January 4, 1994
Country Description: Burundi is a small, inland African nation passing
through a period of instability following a coup attempt in October 1993.
Facilities for tourism particularly in the interior, are limited.
Entry Requirements: A passport and a visa are required. Only those
travelers resident in countries where there is no Burundian embassy are
eligible for entry stamps, without a visa, at the airport upon arrival.
These entry stamps are not a substitute for a visa which must subsequently
be obtained from the immigration service within 24 hours of arrival. Visas
cost from $30 to $60, depending on anticipated length of stay. Travelers
who have failed to obtain a visa will not be permitted to leave the country.
Multiple entry visas valid for three months are available in Burundian
embassies abroad for $11. Evidence of yellow fever immunization must be
presented. Also, visitors are required to show proof of vaccination against
meningococcal meningitis. Additional information may be obtained from the
Embassy of the Republic of Burundi, Suite 212, 2233 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20007, telephone (202) 342-2574; or the Permanent Mission
of Burundi to the United Nations in New York, telephone (212) 687-1180.
Areas of Instability: In light of the October 1993 coup attempt, all areas
of the country should be considered potentially unstable. Sporadic violence
remains a problem, particularly in the interior where large numbers of
displaced persons are encamped or in hiding. Burundi periodically has
closed its land borders without notice and suspended air travel and
telephone service in response to political disturbances.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities are limited in Burundi. Doctors and
hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health care services.
U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States.
Supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage, including
medical evacuation coverage, has proved to be useful. The Centers for
Disease Control recommend that travelers to Burundi receive the
meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine before traveling to the area.
Information on health matters can be obtained from the Centers for Disease
Control's international travelers hotline, telephone (404) 332-4559.
Information on Crime: Street crime in Burundi poses a high risk for
visitors. Crime involves muggings, purse-snatching, pickpocketing,
burglary, and auto break-ins. Criminals operate individually or in small
groups. There have been reports of muggings of persons jogging or walking
alone in all sections of Bujumbura, and especially on public roads bordering
Lake Tanganyike.
The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately
to local police and to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. The pamphlets
"A Safe Trip Abroad" and " Tips for Travelers to Sub-Saharan Africa" provide
useful information on protecting personal security while traveling abroad
and on travel in the region in general. Both are available from the
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use or trafficking in
illegal drugs are strictly enforced. Convicted offenders can expect jail
sentences and fines.
In-Country Travel: Burundi has a good network of roads between the major
towns and border posts. Travel on other roads is difficult, particularly in
the rainy season. Public transportation to border points is often difficult
and frequently unavailable.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy can obtain
updated information on travel and security in Burundi.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy is located on the Avenue des Etats-Unis
in the capital city of Bujumbura. The mailing address is B.P. 34, 1720
Bujumbura, Burundi. The telephone number is (257) 223-454.
No. 94-001
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated November 10, 1993, to
remove the travel warning for Burundi which has been canceled, and to note
that sporadic violence continues in the interior of the country.
#ENDCARD