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assport/Visa
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Yes |
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Yes |
Yes |
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Yes |
Yes |
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Yes |
Yes |
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Yes |
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| Passports |
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Valid passport for at least six months and with at least one blank page required by all nationals of countries referred to
in chart above.
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| Visas |
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Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Passengers arriving at Bujumbura airport from countries where Burundi does not have diplomatic representation can obtain visas
on arrival, providing they have previously informed their travel agency of their passport number, identity and flight details.
Those who are continuing onto a third country within 72 hours may also obtain a visa upon arrival. It is better to obtain
a visa in advance from the nearest Burundi embassy.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.
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Tourist or Business (valid for up to 30 days): US$80 or US$40 (non-US citizens) or Eur;50; single- or multiple-entry. The validity of the visa
is at the discretion of the Immigration Department. A transit visa is not required for passengers continuing their journey
to a third country if staying up to 24 hours, provided holding valid onward documentation and not leaving the airport. If
staying up to 72 hours, a fee of US$10 is required. A Re-entry Permit is required for all alien residents.
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Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses.
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Two. Applications should be made as far as possible in advance of the intended date of departure. A rush fee of US$25 is available.
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ontact Addresses
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| Office National du Tourisme |
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2 avenue des Euphorbes, BP 902, Bujumbura, Burundi
Tel: 222 023 or 229 390.
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| Embassy of the Republic of Burundi in Belgium |
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46 square Marie-Louise, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Tel: (02) 230 4535.
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| Embassy of the Republic of Burundi in the USA |
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Suite 212, 2233 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
Tel: (202) 342 2574.
Website: www.burundiembassy-usa.org
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ealth
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| Health |
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| Yes |
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| Sometimes |
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| Yes* |
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| Health Care |
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Full medical insurance, including repatriation, is essential. Medical supplies are limited. In the event of a serious accident,
evacuation by air ambulance may be required.
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* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over one year of age arriving from infected areas.
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ublic Holidays
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Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2007-December 2008 period.
2007
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
5 Feb Unity Day.
12 Mar Labour Day.
17 May Ascension.
1 Jul Independence Day.
15 Aug Assumption.
13 Oct Anniversary of Rwagasore’s Assassination.
21 Oct Anniversary of President Ndadaye’s Assassination.
1 Nov All Saints’ Day.
25 Dec Christmas Day.
2008
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
5 Feb Unity Day.
12 Mar Labour Day.
1 May Ascension.
1 Jul Independence Day.
15 Aug Assumption.
13 Oct Anniversary of Rwagasore’s Assassination.
21 Oct Anniversary of President Ndadaye’s Assassination.
1 Nov All Saints’ Day.
25 Dec Christmas Day.
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