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French Embassy in Burundi

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In Burundi, France has an embassy in Bujumbura. Burundian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.

French Embassy in Bujumbura

Embassy of France in Bujumbura

Embassy · Bujumbura

Address: 60, Boulevard de l’Uprona, Bujumbura
Phone: +33 5 24 09 23 97
Website: bi.ambafrance.org

The French embassy is in Bujumbura, at 60, Boulevard de l’Uprona, Bujumbura. Its phone number and website are on its page.

France visa for Burundian citizens

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France visa requirements for citizens of Burundi

Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for France – tourism or private visit
Long-stay visa (type D) – study, work, family
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
Fee: €90
13 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Burundian citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel. Applicants in Burundi turn to the French embassy in Bujumbura; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

Burundi’s missions in France

Missions of Burundi in France (2)

In return, Burundi has 2 missions in France, including its embassy in Paris.

Good to know

France in Burundi

Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; one of them is in Burundi.

Travel to Burundi for French citizens

French citizens can get a visa on arrival in Burundi, valid for stays of up to 30 days. In Burundi, French citizens can turn to the French embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the French embassy in Burundi is closed

The French embassy in Burundi closes 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, and usually on some holidays of France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.