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Burundi : à savoir avant de partir

L’essentiel

  • Complete the online Airport Entry Visa or Transit Visa application before arrival and bring its validation certificate. A one-month visa costs USD 90, payable online or in cash on arrival.
  • Cash is preferred; major shops and hotels may take cards. ATMs are found at certain banks and hotels in Bujumbura and Gitega.

Entrée et visas

British citizen passport: Complete the online Airport Entry Visa or Transit Visa application before arrival and bring its validation certificate. A one-month visa costs USD 90, payable online or in cash on arrival. Check the linked immigration guidance for other nationalities and purposes.

Formulaires et autorisations en ligne

Validité du passeport: At least 6 months after arrival; one blank page.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗, migration.gov.bi ↗

Argent

On paie surtout en espèces. Cartes rarement acceptées.

Apple Pay — pas de données · Google Pay — pas de données

  • Cash is preferred; major shops and hotels may take cards. ATMs are found at certain banks and hotels in Bujumbura and Gitega.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗

Règles et interdictions

Lois que les visiteurs enfreignent sans le savoir

  • Road Code article 279 requires normal traffic to keep near the right edge of the road.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: pnb.gov.bi ↗

Culture et tenue

Religion: Respect local religious traditions; ask before entering places of worship.

Tenue: Ask your hosts about appropriate clothing for community visits and religious sites.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗

Climat

The official travel advice identifies February–mid-May as a rainy-season window; conditions vary by locality.

Mois par mois
  • janvier: Jan: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • février: Feb: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • mars: Mar: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • avril: Apr: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • mai: May: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • juin: Jun: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • juillet: Jul: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • août: Aug: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • septembre: Sep: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • octobre: Oct: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • novembre: Nov: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • décembre: Dec: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.

Meilleure saison : Choose dates for your route using local forecasts and road-condition advice.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗

À emporter

  • Copies of travel documents
  • An adapter compatible with your accommodation
  • Medicines with their prescription documents

Pratique

Prises: Confirm socket type and supply voltage with your accommodation before packing.

Eau: Use a safe drinking-water supply; ask locally before drinking tap water.

Circulation: à droite

Assurance: Arrange insurance for your itinerary and planned activities, including medical evacuation where needed.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: pnb.gov.bi ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

Les règles d’entrée changent. Avant le voyage, consultez le site de l’ambassade ou du service d’immigration du pays.