Embassy of Burundi in China

Embassy of the Republic of Burundi in Beijing

Ambassador: H.E. Mr. Gabriel Sabushimike
Chancery: No.25, Guang Hua Road, Chaoyang District
Postal Code: 100600
Tel: (+86)10 6532 1801, 6532 2328
Fax: (+86)10 6532 2381

People: By the end of 2005, the population of Burundi has reached 7.9 million with an annual increase of about 3.8 percent. The Hutu (Buntu) people comprise 85 per cent of the total population, while Tutsi (Hamitic) and Twa (Pygmy) occupy 14 percent and 1 percent respectively.

Language: The mother tongue is Kirundi and the official languages are French and Kirundi. Swahili is also widely used in the country.

Religion: About three quarters of the people embrace Catholicism. Apart from this, 15 percent of the total population is Protestant, 2 percent of the people believe in Islam and the other conforms to the primitive religion.

Geography: Located in the east central Africa, Burundi is a landlocked country south from the equator. To the north, there is Rwanda; it is bounded on the east and south by Tanzania. The country covers an area of about 27, 834 square kilometers (10,747 square miles). Having an average elevation of 1,600 meters (5,250 feet), the country is regarded as a country of mountain.

Capital: Bujumbura

Important Festival: July 01 (National Day)

Time Zone: The time of Burundi is two hours earlier than the GMT, six hours later than Beijing Time.

Landmark Building: Capital University of Economics and Business, Winterless Hotel Beijing

Transportation: Bus No. 207, 639 to Guanghua Zhonglu
Bus No. 30, 31, 502, 608, 639, 640, 976 to Guanghualu Dongkou.

Please contact China Embassy in Burundi if this country's citizens will go to China.

Selected Questions and Answers:

Asked by Ms. Laputa
I am a Burundi passport holder. Since I will be transiting in Hong Kong, I intend to stay there for a few days, I'd also like to visit mainland PRC at the same time. My question is, can I get my Chinese visa in Hong Kong. This is my first time applying for it, and I heard that I have to go back to Malaysia if this is my first time; otherwise, I have the chance of it if I am applying in Hong Kong. Please kindly advice. Thank you!

Answered by Ms. Hebe
As I know, it is possible to apply for it at the commission of the ministry of foreign affairs of P.R.C in HKSAR, even though it is your first-time application if only you can provide all the necessary documents. At the same time, if you can’t get it by yourself, you may turn to a travel agency for help.

Asked by Mr. HET
Dear sir/madam, I just reach Changchun, China on 27 May with a visa of 30 days, can I stay longer than 30 days and how to do the extension? Thank

Answered by Ms. Vera
Yes, you should go to the local pubic security bureau to apply for an extension of stay with your passport, proof of longer stay in China and your present visa.

- Last updated on Apr. 25, 2023 -

Questions & Answers on Embassy of Burundi in China

Asked by Thomas Hibbers from SOUTH AFRICA | Dec. 23, 2013 03:31

visiting Hong Kong with my wife

I am a South African Citizen working in China with a South African passport. My wife is a Burundi citizen staying with me on my Z type one. Does she need one when we go to Disneyland in Hong Kong? We are only staying for one day.

Answers (1)

Answered by Brenda from TONGA | Dec. 23, 2013 03:49

Yes, she has to apply one for HK in advance. She can apply from the Office of HK SAR in Beijing.
Contact info of Office of HK SAR:
Address: No.71, Di'anmen Xidajie, Xicheng District
Postal Code: 100009
Tel: (8610) 6657 2880
Fax: (8610) 6657 2821
E-mail: bjohksar

bjo-hksarg.org.cn

Asked by giulia from ITALY | Jul. 19, 2013 00:27

visa for italian citizen

i am an italian citizen but i live and work in China. i would like to apply for a visa to Burundi. How can i do it?

Answers (1)

Answered by Jay | Jul. 19, 2013 03:46

Hi, I am not sure where you live, but you are suggested to apply through a vise agency or a travel agency if necessary.

Asked by Chao Kit from CHINA | Dec. 13, 2012 02:33

I am a Chinese and i want to apply visa to Burundi. May i know how much in RMB and how many days?

Answers (1)

Answered by Carl | Dec. 13, 2012 03:12

Hi Kit, there is no official reference online, so you'd better contact and apply through a travel agency for details.

Asked by Joseph from CHINA, HK | Aug. 21, 2012 14:56

Burundi visa for HKSAR Passport holders

According to the HKSAR Government website, HKSAR passport holders do not need it for up to 14 days. However, when I entered by road at the Ruhwa border last month, I was asked to pay for a visa. The immigration staff there even called Bujumbura to verify and they were unaware of the exemption. Would you mind verifying this information? Thanks!

Answers (1)

Answered by Derek | Aug. 22, 2012 04:10

Hi Joseph, you may misunderstand the requirements by HK Gov. website, visa is required, not the visa exemption, it should be the visa-on-arrival you get on the border.