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Embassy of France in Bujumbura, Burundi

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Embassy of France in Bujumbura, Burundi, located at 60, Boulevard de l’Uprona. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of France, or find information about the address, Contact forms, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    60, Boulevard de l’Uprona
    Bujumbura
    Burundi

  • Telephone

    +257 22 20 30 00

  • Emergency Phone

    (+257) 2220 3001

  • Contact Form Information

    Contact the embassy

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM
    Thursday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM
    Friday 8:30 AM–2:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM
    Tuesday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 12:30 PM

    🕒 Current time in Bujumbura: 11:24 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of France in Bujumbura, Burundi

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Independence Day: July 1 Flag of Burundi
  • Bastille Day: July 14 Flag of France
  • Assumption of Mary: August 15 Flag of Burundi
  • Prince Louis Rwagasore Day: October 13 Flag of Burundi

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of France in Bujumbura, Burundi:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Burundian passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter France.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to France without a visa. The most common types of France visas are the following.

  • Short stay visas
    • Airport transit visa
    • Business visa
    • Tourist visa
    • Visitor visa
    • Study visa
  • Long stay visas
    • Family visa
    • Work visa
    • Study visa
    • Working holiday visa

Head of Mission

Sébatien MINOT, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

Related: List of ambassadors of France to Burundi

Online Resources

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This page was last edited on 25 June 2025 at 07:34 AM (EST).

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