UK Updates Burundi Travel Advice: High Risk in Parts
The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Burundi, advising against all travel to parts of Bujumbura Province, main roads in Butanyerera Province, and the Burundi-DRC border area due to rebel group presence and possible armed incursions from DRC. The only international airport may be affected, land exit options are limited, the Rwandan border is closed, and the Tanzania border operates but with fuel shortages.
Impact and considerations
For business travelers, the deteriorating security situation in Burundi may disrupt travel plans and supply chains, necessitating reassessment of travel necessity.
Key points
- FCDO advises against travel to parts of Bujumbura Province, including Mugina, Cibitoke, and other communes.
- Main roads RN6 and RN10 in Butanyerera Province are listed due to rebel group risk.
- Armed group activity along the Burundi-DRC border has increased, with unstable security.
- The only international airport may be affected, with limited land exit options.
- Rwandan border is closed; Tanzania border operates but with fuel shortages.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 21 May 2026, 23:02
- Page published
- 12 Aug 2026, 14:28
- Last updated
- 21 May 2026, 23:02
- Original links
- FCDO Travel Advice：Burundi travel advice (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 21 May 2026, 23:02