Burundi Address Format
Per the UPU/RNP format: recipient, then the BP (P.O. Box) line (or street address where available), then the commune, then the province, then the country. Commune and province names are often written in capitals. There is no postal code. Limited public documentation beyond the UPU example.
Standard format
None (no postal code) rules
| Field name | None (no postal code) |
|---|---|
| Format | No postal code system (N = digit, A = letter) |
| Rule | Burundi has no postal code system. Mail is routed by BP (Boîte Postale / P.O. Box) number, commune and province; most urban delivery relies on post office boxes. |
Fields used in Burundi
| State / region | Yes — "Province" locally |
|---|---|
| Street address | Yes — "Street address or BP box" locally |
| P.O. Box | Yes — "BP (Boîte Postale)" locally |
FAQ
What postal code format does Burundi use?
Burundi has no postal code system. Mail is routed by BP (Boîte Postale / P.O. Box) number, commune and province; most urban delivery relies on post office boxes.
How do you write an address in Burundi?
Burundi addresses are written from the smallest unit to the largest. Per the UPU/RNP format: recipient, then the BP (P.O. Box) line (or street address where available), then the commune, then the province, then the country. Commune and province names are often written in capitals. There is no postal code. Limited public documentation beyond the UPU example.
Does Burundi use postal codes?
No. Burundi has no postal code system. Mail is routed by BP (Boîte Postale / P.O. Box) number, commune and province; most urban delivery relies on post office boxes.
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Sources
- https://www.upu.int/UPU/media/upu/PostalEntitiesFiles/addressingUnit/bdiEn.pdf
- https://www.posteburundi.bi/fr/