 On 15 November 2015, Bigirimana made his debut for Burundi during the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification as a starter against DR Congo.The match finished 2–2 but FIFA awarded DR Congo a 3–0 win as a result of the fielding of Bigirimana, who was ineligible.Bigirimana helped Burundi qualify for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, the first major tournament in their history.