Burundi Travel Advice: FCDO Advises Against All Travel to Parts
The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Burundi, advising against all travel to parts of Bujumbura Province, parts of Butanyerera Province, and the Burundi-DRC border due to security risks. Travelers should monitor local developments and note that insurance may be invalidated.
Impact and considerations
Security situation in Burundi has deteriorated with increased border conflict and armed group activity; business travelers should avoid high-risk areas and assess trip risks.
Key points
- FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Bujumbura Province, including Mugina, Cibitoke, etc.
- Avoid travel on main RN6 and RN10 roads in Butanyerera Province.
- Increased armed group activity along Burundi-DRC border.
- Travel insurance may be invalidated if traveling against advice.
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 1 Feb 2013, 08:00