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Burundi Nationals wishing to return to Burundi amid COVID-19 related closures, please fill out the following form!

Embassy of the Republic of Burundi Washington D.C.

 
 
 

                                                                                                                                                                       Embassy of the Republic of Burundi Washington D.C.                                       

Important Announcement

The Embassy of the Republic of Burundi in Washington, D.C., would like to inform the public that starting effectively from Monday, November 16, 2020, the Embassy will resume receiving visa applications.

 

The processing time is 15 working days.

 

Also, all travelers entering or leaving Burundian territory must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test carried out before 72 hours of boarding.  Upon arrival in Burundi, all travelers must be screened and comply with a strict 72-hour confinement measure in one of the hotel establishments provided for this purpose ( www.booking.tourisme.gov.bi) 

 

The screening test ($100.00) and hotel costs are the responsibility of the traveler. For further details on visa application, kindly check on this website (Consular Services).

 

Washington, D.C., November 13, 2020

Important Announcement

The Embassy of the Republic of Burundi in Washington, D.C., would like to inform the public that starting effectively from Monday, November 16, 2020, the Embassy will resume receiving visa applications.

 

The processing time is 15 working days.

 

Also, all travelers entering or leaving Burundian territory must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test carried out before 72 hours of boarding.  Upon arrival in Burundi, all travelers must be screened and comply with a strict 72-hour confinement measure in one of the hotel establishments provided for this purpose (www.booking.tourisme.gov.bi) 

 

The screening test ($100.00) and hotel costs are the responsibility of the traveler. For further details on visa application, kindly check on this website (Consular Services).

 

Washington, D.C., November 13, 2020

 

*Laissez-PAsser

Travel Document

Should you need the embassy to issue you travel documents, you must provide the following




Request Letter

A signed request letter (mention your current address, phone number and email)

Family Information

Parents' full names, job titles, phone numbers and email addresses

Burundian Passport

Copy of the expired Burundian passport

Money Order

A non-refundable money order/cashier's check of $30.00 (per document if different documents) payable to the Embassy of Burundi

Passport Photos

Two (2) passport-size photos

 

 

Return Envelope

A large prepaid, self-addressed return envelope

Document Legalization

If you need the embassy to legalize your documents, you must provide the following

* Please note: It is recommended to provide the same document translated into French or Kirundi.

Request Letter

A signed request letter (mention your current address, phone number and email)

Notary Seal

The seal from a local notary on the document

Immigration Status

A copy of a document stating the applicant's status in the USA

Money Oder

A non-refundable money order/cashier's check of $40.00 (per document if different documents) payable to the Embassy of Burundi

Return Envelope

A prepaid, self-addressed return envelope

Life Certificate

If you need the embassy to provide you with a life certificate, you must provide the following

Request Letter

A signed request letter (mention your current address, phone number and email)

Immigration Status

A copy of a document stating the applicant's status in the USA

Money Order

A non-refundable money order/cashier's check of $30.00 (per document if different documents) payable to the Embassy of Burundi

Notary Seal

The seal from a local notary on the document

Passport Copy

Copy of a Burundi issued passport, if the applicant is of Burundi nationality

Return Envelope

A large, self-addressed, prepaid envelope

Drivers License Authentication

If you need the embassy to authenticate your drivers license, you must provide the following

Request Letter

A signed request letter (mention your current address, phone number and email)

Driver License

The original drivers license

Immigration Status

A copy of a document stating the applicant's status in the USA

Money Oder

A non-refundable money order/cashier's check of $30.00 (per document if different documents) payable to the Embassy of Burundi

Celibacy Certificate

If you need the embassy to issue you a document attesting of your marital status, you must provide the following

Request Letter

A signed request letter (mention your current address, phone number and email)

Notary Seal

The seal from a local notary on the document

Immigration Status

A copy of a document stating the applicant's status in the USA

Money Oder

A non-refundable money order/cashier's check of $30.00 (per document if different documents) payable to the Embassy of Burundi

Single?

Proof of celibacy (e.g. latest tax returns filled marital status as single)

Notoriety Act in Lieu of Birth Certificate

If you need the embassy to provide you with a notoriety act in lieu of a certificate, you must provide the following

** Please note that this document can be issued only to those born before 1980, the birth certificate (for those born after 1980) is only issued in Burundi. **

Request Letter

A signed request letter (mention your current address, phone number and email)

Immigration Status

A copy of a document stating the applicant's status in the USA

Witnesses

Presence of two witnesses with their identification documents

Money Order

A non-refundable money order/cashier's check of $30.00 (per document if different documents) payable to the Embassy of Burundi