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Burundi

Visa
Can be usually obtained at the border.  Three day transit visa USA 40, normal visa USD 90. We got the visa at the border, but heard from other travelers that they were sent back to the embassy in Kigali.

Arrival
From Rwanda
Straightforward, 15 minutes.

Departure
To Tanzania
Straightforward, 15 minutes.

Carnet
Needed,  car not checked.

Insurance
TourInsure,  not checked.

Money
We did not find an ATM that accepted VISA or Maestro. Most banks do not change money, we found an Interbank that did. Later we changed money in a shop,  the exchange rate was better than the bank's.

Diesel
Few gas stations outside larger communities. Only cash is accepted. Diesel about €1.05 per liter.

Corruption
No incidents.

Roads
Generally in good condition.
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