Burundi Travel Advisory 2026

Current U.S. State Department advisory

Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip. Advisory as of April 28, 2025.

Official source: travel.state.gov

US vs UK: how the advice compares

🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov

Level 3· Reconsider Travel

Level 3 of 4 · as of April 28, 2025

🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)

Advises against all travel to parts of the country

Last updated May 21, 2026 · gov.uk advice

Latest UK update note: “Addition of information about a declaration of an Ebola outbreak in DRC on 15 May (‘Health page’).”

See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.

Advisory level timeline

April 28, 2025 — current
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Burundi since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.

Is Burundi safe? What the official advisory says

Updated to reflect the end of ordered departure of eligible family members and authorized departure for non-emergency employees and updates to U.S. government employee movement restrictions.

Reconsider travel to Burundi due to political violence, crime, and health . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Do Not Travel to :

The former Central Market located on Chaussee Prince Louis Rwagasore in Bujumbura due to the risk of violent crime .
Cibitoke and Bubanza provinces and Kibira National Park due to potential armed violence .

Country Summary: The possibility for political violence exists throughout Burundi. Police and military checkpoints are common and can limit movement. Police may search private homes for weapons. The borders may close without notice.

Violent crimes like assault, carjacking, home invasion, grenade attacks, and armed robbery are possible. Criminals may target foreigners and residents suspected of having large sums of cash. Local police lack the resources and training to respond effectively to crimes.

Medical services in Burundi fall well below U.S. standards, and there are no adequate trauma services in the country. Emergency medical and fire services are limited or non-existent in some areas of the country. Even relatively minor health problems may necessitate a medical evacuation at the traveler’s expense. Medical evacuation insurance valid for travel to Burundi is strongly recommended.

Due to the risks, the U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens throughout Burundi. U.S. Embassy staff are subject to restrictions when traveling in certain areas of Burundi and may be subject to other constraints as security conditions warrant. U.S. government employees working in Burundi are prohibited from travelling outside Bujumbura Mairie during hours of darkness (typically 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.).

Due to the risks, the U.S. government may be unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in the following areas:

The provinces of Bubanza.
Cibitoke and Kibira National Park (including the park’s southernmost part in Muramvya province).

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Burundi.

Condensed from the official State Department advisory of April 28, 2025 — read the full advisory before you travel.

Burundi travel advisory FAQ

What is the current travel advisory level for Burundi?

As of April 28, 2025, the U.S. State Department rates Burundi at Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip.

What does Level 3 mean?

Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) — Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip.

When did the Burundi travel advisory last change?

The current advisory was published on April 28, 2025. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.

Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Burundi?

The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: Advises against all travel to parts of the country (last updated May 21, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.