Burundi
Same-sex relations are criminalized under Burundi's Penal Code (article 590 of the 2017 revised Code, formerly article 567 of the 2009 Code), with penalties of up to 2 years' imprisonment. The Constitution bans same-sex marriage. Several foreign affairs ministries maintain active travel advisories for Burundi. We recommend consulting official sources before planning any travel.
Legal framework · Burundi
LGBT
identity
Criminalized · up to 2 years prison
Burundi Penal Code, article 590 (2017 revised Code; formerly art. 567 of the 2009 Code) · imprisonment from 3 months to 2 years and a fine of 50,000-100,000 francs
Partnership
recognition
Not recognized · constitutional ban
Article 29 of the Burundi Constitution bans same-sex marriage (since 2005)
Official sources
check before traveling to Burundi
Foreign affairs ministries publish updated travel advisories. For destinations with restrictive legal frameworks we recommend consulting several official sources before planning.