Information for Travelers
Warden Information
Consular Warden Message- MAY 08, 2009
This Warden Message alerts U.S. citizens to the latest information regarding human cases of H1N1 Influenza A, formerly known as swine flu. To date, the Government of Burundi has reported no cases of H1N1 Influenza A within its borders. No restrictions have been put in place limiting travel to neighboring countries or within Burundi.
The Embassy reminds U.S. citizens that most cases of influenza are not 2009-H1N1 Influenza. Any questions or concerns about influenza or other illnesses should be directed to a medical professional. Although the Embassy cannot provide medical advice or provide medical services to the public, a list of local hospitals and doctors is available from the Consular Section.
For information about H1N1 flu, including steps you can take to stay healthy, please consult the Department of State information at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_pandemic.html, the United States Centers for Disease Control website at http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu, and the World Health Organization website at
http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html. For additional travel safety information, please consult the State Department's website at www.travel.state.gov.
U.S. citizens may also call the Office of Overseas Citizens Services in the United States for the latest travel information. The Office of Overseas Citizens Services can be reached from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, Monday through Friday, by calling 1-888-407-4747 from within the U.S. and Canada, or by calling (202) 501-4444 from other countries.
Americans living or traveling in Burundi are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department's travel registration website, https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/ so that they can obtain updated information on travel and security within Burundi. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the U.S. Embassy. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy to contact them in case of emergency. The U.S. Embassy is located on Avenue des Etats-Unis in Bujumbura. The phone number is (257) 22-20-7000, fax (257) 22-22-29-26, email: BujumburaC@state.gov. In case of an emergency outside business hours or during any suspension of public services, American citizens may reach the Embassy duty officer at (257) 22-20-7911.
Consular Warden Message- April 28, 2008
The U.S. Embassy wishes to inform American citizens in Burundi that it has lifted restrictions on its personnel requiring them to remain inside Embassy residences between the hours of 20h00 and 7h00. We encourage American citizens to continue to exercise caution and take necessary precautions in the event of further attacks on the capital. Embassy personnel will resume regular security precautions.
The U.S. Embassy restricts the travel of Embassy personnel, and certain areas of the capital, Bujumbura, are off-limits to Embassy personnel. In addition, the Embassy’s Regional Security Officer must pre-approve all travel outside the capital by U.S. Embassy personnel, and employees must travel in two-vehicle convoys. The Embassy recommends that Americans not travel on national highways from dusk to dawn. Please see the Embassy travel warning for further information at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_2122.html.
American citizens with questions or concerns may telephone the consular section of the U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura at (257) 22-20-7225 In case of an emergency outside business hours or during any suspension of public services, American citizens may reach the Embassy duty officer at the same number.
American citizens are advised to register and update their contact information with the U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura. The U.S. Embassy is located on Avenue des Etats-Unis. The phone number is (257) 22-20-7225, fax (257) 22-22-29-26, email: BujumburaC@state.gov https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/.
If you are aware of American citizens in Burundi who are not registered with the Embassy, please encourage them to register.