Emergency numbers for Burundi
Dialling code: +257
Primary emergency numbers
Other useful numbers
Other Emergency Services
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Child Help Line(Ministry of Human Rights, Social Affairs and Gender)
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Maritime authority
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Red Cross
Frequently asked questions
The Police emergency number in Burundi is 119. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (119), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 119 from any mobile or landline in Burundi, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Burundi country code is ++257. Alternatively dial 119 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 119 in Burundi is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Fire emergency number in Burundi is 118. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Fire (118), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 118 from any mobile or landline in Burundi, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Burundi country code is ++257. Alternatively dial 118 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 118 in Burundi is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Burundi is 117. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (117), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 117 from any mobile or landline in Burundi, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Burundi country code is ++257. Alternatively dial 117 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 117 in Burundi is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.