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Burundi: visa and passport requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes Yes Yes
British Yes Yes Yes
Canadian Yes Yes Yes
Other EU Yes Yes Yes
USA Yes Yes Yes
Passports: 

A passport valid for at least six months, and with at least one blank page, is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas: 

Passengers arriving at Bujumbura airport from countries where Burundi does not have diplomatic representation can obtain visas on arrival providing they have previously informed their travel agency of their passport number, identity and flight details.

Those who are continuing onto a third country within 72 hours may also be able to obtain a visa upon arrival. However, where possible, it is advisable to obtain a visa before travel.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.

Types and cost: 

A one-month single-entry visa for Burundi costs US$90.

A transit visa is not required for passengers continuing their journey to a third country if staying up to 24 hours, providing they hold valid onward documentation, and do not leave the airport.

Application to: 

Consulate (or consular section at embassy).

Working days: 

Applications should be made as far as possible in advance of the intended date of departure. An express fee of US$25 can be available.

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