Embassy of the Netherlands in Bujumbura, Burundi

Address

Immeuble Old East
Place de l'Indépendance
Bujumbura
Burundi

Front desk

Making an appointment

If you are in Burundi and need a product or service from the Dutch government, find out how to make an appointment.

Opening hours

Monday: 8:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 17:45
Tuesday: 8:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 17:45
Wednesday: 8:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 17:45
Thursday: 8:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 17:45
Friday: 8:00 - 13:00
Saturday: closed
Sunday: closed

Closing days

The embassy in Bujumbura will be closed on the following days:

2025

1 January - New Year's Day
5 February - National Unity Day
31 March - Eid al-Fitr
7 April - Death of President Ntaryamira
21 April - Easter Monday
1 May - Labour Day
29 May - Ascension Day
6 June - Eid al-Adha
1 July - Independence Day
15 August - Ascension Day
13 October - Murder of Prince Louis Rwagasore
21 October - Murder of President Ndadaye
25 and 26 December - Christmas

Contact options

Ask your question by phone: +257 22 25 20 55.

If you are calling from the Netherlands, call +31 247 247 247.

Click here to send us a WhatsApp message.

Or add our number +31 857 737 400 to the contacts list on your smartphone and then send a message.

Please note

You can only use this number for WhatsApp. You cannot call or text us on this number.
We will only respond to your WhatsApp message if it is sent in a private chat. If you or someone else sends us a message in a WhatsApp group, we will not respond.
Do not share any privacy-sensitive information with us via WhatsApp. For example, a citizen service number or a copy of a passport.

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Bear in mind it may take some time to receive a reply.

Other departments

Contact details for other embassy departments and honorary consuls are listed at www.netherlandsandyou.nl.