How to send a letter to Burundi

How to address and send post to another country — the address layout, postage, delivery times and what you can and can’t send.

Burundi

Sending post to Burundi
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery timeApprox 10–30 business days.
PostageInternational Standard, Registered.
PostcodePostcodes (where used) are 4 digits.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
Street + Number
CITY  POSTCODE
BURUNDI
Example
Imelde Ndayizeye
4 Avenue du Marché
BUJUMBURA  2000
BURUNDI
Full name
Required
Full name required.
Postcode
Postcodes (where used) are 4 digits.
Language
French/Kirundi locally; English acceptable.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
International Standard, Registered.
Delivery times
Approx 10–30 business days.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Common dangerous goods restricted.

💡 Tips

Use capital letters; add return address.
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