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France Embassy and Consulates in Burundi
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
France Embassy in Bujumbura, Burundi
60 Avenue De L'Uprona B.P. 1740 Bujumbura Burundi
Phone: + 257 22 20 30 00
Working hours: Close now (Open in 4 hours 47 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Burundian and French holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Unity Day | Thursday, February 05 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Eid ul Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Labor Day / May Day | Friday, May 01 | 3 months, 1 week |
| WWII Victory Day | Friday, May 08 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in Burundi?
France currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Burundi including and Bujumbura.
2 - Do Burundian citizens need a visa for France?
Burundian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into France. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of France in Burundi for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in Burundi?
The French representative offices in Burundi will be closed in observance of the following Burundian and French holidays in 2026/2024:
- Unity Day (BI) Thu, Feb 05, 2026 (2 weeks, 1 day)
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Time in France vs Burundi
Paris, France time is 1:00 hours behind Gitega, Burundi
Gitega, Burundi
04:13AMTuesday, January 20, 2026
Paris, France
03:13AMTuesday, January 20, 2026