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Burundi Derived Refugee Status for Family

8 facts quoted from the official source

For the declared spouse and minor children of a person recognised as a refugee in Burundi.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse, children +1
from the official record
Requirements
3
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Declaration At Registration RequiredThe spouse and children should be declared during registration.
  • Principal Refugee Status RequiredThe principal must be recognised as a refugee in Burundi.
  • Qualifying RelationshipsThe derived-status provision covers the spouse and minor children.
Also stated by the source
  • Child Born To Refugee Parents CoveredA child born to refugee parents receives refugee status under the law.
  • Eligibility summaryLaw 1/25 extends status to the declared spouse and minor children and provides for separated family and children born to refugee parents.
  • Official source basisLaw 1/25 extends status to the declared spouse and minor children and provides for separated family and children born to refugee parents.
  • Report summaryLaw 1/25 extends status to the declared spouse and minor children and provides for separated family and children born to refugee parents.
  • Separated Family Status On Arrival PossibleSeparated qualifying family may acquire the status when they arrive.
Family

Who you can bring

spousechildrenparents
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Burundi?
The official source states: For the declared spouse and minor children of a person recognised as a refugee in Burundi.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, children, parents.

Every answer is quoted from the official amategeko.gov.bi page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 8 points against the official source; 8 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source amategeko.gov.biLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Burundi government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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2 other family routes to Burundi.

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