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BURUNDI

CITIZENSHIP: Citizenship laws are based on the Burundian Nationality Code of August 10, 1971.

BY BIRTH: Birth within the territory of Burundi does not automatically confer citizenship. The only exception is a person born in Burundi who is not a citizen of any state and who has resided there for 15 years.

BY DESCENT: Child born of a Burundian father, regardless of the country of birth. Child born of a Burundian mother and an unknown or stateless father, regardless of the country of birth.

MARRIAGE: A foreign woman who marries a Burundian citizen may acquire Burundi nationality two years after the marriage, provided she has renounced her previous citizenship.

OTHER: A child, adopted before their twelfth birthday by a Burundian citizen.

BY NATURALIZATION: Laws concerning the acquisition of Burundian citizenship are interpreted through the legislature.

DUAL CITIZENSHIP: NOT RECOGNIZED.

LOSS OF CITIZENSHIP: All renunciations, whether voluntary or involuntary, must be approved by a court finding.

VOLUNTARY: Voluntary renunciation of citizenship is permitted by law, provided a court decree is granted. Contact Embassy for details and required paperwork.

INVOLUNTARY: The following is grounds for involuntary loss of Burundian citizenship, provided a court decree is approved: Person voluntarily acquires a foreign citizenship.

ANY QUESTIONS concerning citizenship, or requests for renunciation of citizenship, should be directed to the address below:

Embassy of the Republic of Burundi Consular Section 2233 Wisconsin Ave., NW STE 212 Washington, DC 20007

Embassy/Consular Telephone: 202-342-2574 Fax: 202-342-2578

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