Embassies and consulates in Bujumbura
- 18 missions
- 18 countries
- most embassies are here
Embassies and consulates in Bujumbura
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Embassy of Belgium in BujumburaBoulevard de la Liberté 18, Bujumbura
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Embassy of China in BujumburaSUR LA PARCELLE 675 A VUGIZO BUJUMBURA BURUNDI
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Embassy of Egypt in BujumburaAvenue Nzero No. 46, Kinindo, B.P. 1520, Bujumbura, Burundi
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Embassy of France in Bujumbura60, Boulevard de l’Uprona, Bujumbura
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Embassy of Germany in Bujumbura30 Avenue du 18 Septembre, Bujumbura
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Apostolic Nunciature in BujumburaAvenue des Travailleurs 46, Rohero Q INSS
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Embassy of the Netherlands in BujumburaPlace de l'Indépendance, Bujumbura
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Embassy of Nigeria in BujumburaNo. 44 Avenue Gihungu Quartier Kabondo, Bujumbura, Burundi
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Embassy of Russia in BujumburaBoulevard de L'Uprona, Bujumbura
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Embassy of South Africa in BujumburaAve. de la Plage, Parcel number 6510/DIV.A, Quartier Asiatique, Boite, Postale 185, Bujumbura
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Embassy of Turkey in BujumburaAvenue des Etats-Unis 84, Bujumbura
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Embassy of the United Kingdom in BujumburaPlace de l'Indépendance, Bujumbura
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Embassy of the United States in BujumburaAvenue des États-Unis, Bujumbura
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Consulate of Switzerland in BujumburaBoulevard Patrice Lumumba 18, Bujumbura
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Honorary Consulate of Italy in BujumburaAvenue des Euphorbes 8 Mukaza Zone Rohero - Bujumbura, Bujumbura
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Bujumbura has 18 foreign missions from 18 countries: 14 embassies, 2 consulates and 2 honorary consulates. Although Gitega is the capital, most embassies to Burundi are here in Bujumbura.
Public holidays in Bujumbura
Public holidays in Burundi
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
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Unity Day
The missions in Bujumbura close on Burundi’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and Unity Day on Friday 5 February 2027.
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Foreign missions in Bujumbura
Bujumbura hosts missions of Belgium, China, Germany, Egypt, France, the United Kingdom, Nigeria and the Netherlands, among 18 countries. Of Burundi’s neighbours, Tanzania is represented in Bujumbura. Bujumbura lies about 63 km from the capital, Gitega.
Types of mission in Bujumbura
By type, Bujumbura has 14 embassies, 2 consulates and 2 honorary consulates. Of these, the 2 honorary consulates in Bujumbura offer limited help: like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports.
Opening hours in Bujumbura
Opening hours are on record for 2 of the 18 missions in Bujumbura. The earliest opens at 08:30 and the latest closes at 16:30. None of them lists Saturday opening.
Frequently asked questions
How many embassies and consulates are in Bujumbura?
There are 18 foreign missions on record in Bujumbura: 14 embassies, 2 consulates and 2 honorary consulates.
Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Bujumbura?
Missions from 18 countries are based in Bujumbura, among them Belgium, China, Germany, Egypt and France.
Are embassies in Bujumbura open on Saturday?
Not normally: none of the 2 missions in Bujumbura with known hours lists Saturday opening.
When are the missions in Bujumbura closed?
The missions in Bujumbura close on Burundi’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.