Burundi
Travel Factsheet •
BIF
Currency
Kirundi
Language
+257
Calling Code
R
Drives On
Emergency Numbers
Police: 119
Ambulance: 118
Entry Requirements
Visa:
Visa required for most nationalities; can be obtained on arrival.
Passport:
6 months validity
Money & Costs
Cards:
Cash essential
ATMs:
Medium
Daily Budget:
$70
Tipping:
10% expected in restaurants.
Health & Safety
Doctors:
Rare
Pharmacy:
Limited hours
Essential Phrases
Hello
Ndaguhaye
Goodbye
Urugendo rwiza
Please
Nyabuna
Thank you
Urakoze
Sorry
Mbabarira
Things to Avoid
Ignoring local customsAssuming english is widely spokenNot carrying cash
Don't discuss: PoliticsDon't discuss: Ethnic tensions