South African Embassy in Bujumbura
Embassy 
South Africa Bujumbura, Burundi
- Address
- Ave. de la Plage, Parcel number 6510/DIV.A, Quartier Asiatique, Boite, Postale 185, Bujumbura
- Phone
- +257 2224 8220
- wright@dirco.gov.za
- Fax
- +257 2224 8219
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Head of mission: M S Bungane
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of South Africa: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 3 February 2022
At Ave. de la Plage, Parcel number 6510/DIV.A, Quartier Asiatique, Boite, Postale 185, Bujumbura, the South African embassy in Bujumbura represents South Africa towards Burundi. Burundian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Burundi
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in South Africa
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Day of Reconciliation
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Christmas Day
South Africa visa for Burundian citizens
BurundiSouth Africa Visa required South Africa visa for citizens of Burundi
South AfricaBurundi Visa on arrival Burundi visa for citizens of South Africa
Burundian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for South Africa.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of the Netherlands in BujumburaPlace de l'Indépendance, Bujumbura
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Embassy of the United Kingdom in BujumburaPlace de l'Indépendance, Bujumbura
South Africa’s other missions in Burundi
The South African embassy in Bujumbura is the only mission of South Africa in Burundi on record. Burundi in turn has an embassy in Pretoria.
Good to know
About the South African embassy in Bujumbura
It appears in official lists as Embassy of South Africa in Bujumbura. The head of mission on record is M S Bungane.
Address and contact
Address: Ave. de la Plage, Parcel number 6510/DIV.A, Quartier Asiatique, Boite, Postale 185, Bujumbura. The record for the South African embassy in Bujumbura includes a phone number, an e-mail address and a fax number.
South African citizens travelling to Burundi
South African citizens receive their visa for Burundi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
When the South African embassy in Bujumbura is closed
Expect the South African embassy in Bujumbura to be shut on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and often on Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, a holiday in South Africa.
Before visiting the South African embassy in Bujumbura
Call the South African embassy in Bujumbura before you go to confirm the hours and whether an appointment is needed.
Near the South African embassy in Bujumbura
Within 1 km of the South African embassy in Bujumbura there are 2 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the South African Embassy in Bujumbura?
The South African embassy in Bujumbura is at Ave. de la Plage, Parcel number 6510/DIV.A, Quartier Asiatique, Boite, Postale 185, Bujumbura.
When is the South African Embassy in Bujumbura closed?
The South African embassy in Bujumbura closes on Burundi’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of South Africa.
Do Burundian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Burundian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.
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