Warden Information  

U.S. Embassy Bujumbura – Warden Message: 28 April 2008  

The U.S. Embassy wishes to inform American citizens in Burundi that it has lifted restrictions on requiring Embassy personnel to remain inside their residences between the hours of 20h00 and 07h00. We encourage American citizens to continue to exercise caution and take necessary precautions in the event of further attacks on the capital. Embassy personnel will resume regular security precautions.

The U.S. Embassy restricts the travel of Embassy personnel. Certain areas of the capital, Bujumbura, are off-limits to Embassy personnel. In addition, the Embassy's Regional Security Officer must pre-approve all travel outside the capital by U.S. Embassy personnel, and employees must travel in two-vehicle convoys. The Embassy recommends that Americans not travel on national highways from dusk to dawn. Please see the Department of State Travel Warning for Burundi for further Information at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_2122.html.

American citizens with questions or concerns may telephone the consular section of the U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura at (257) 22-20-7225. In case of an emergency outside business hours or during any suspension of public services, American citizens may reach the Embassy duty officer at the same number.

American citizens are advised to register and update their contact information with the U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura. The U.S. Embassy is located on Avenue des Etats-Unis. The phone number is (257) 22-20-7225, fax (257) 22-22-29-26, email: BujumburaC@state.gov https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ .