Burundi Travel Guide - Passport/Visa

Valid passport for at least six months and with at least one blank page required by all nationals referred to in chart above.

Nationals wishing to travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo will not be permitted to enter if their passport contains a visa or an entry/exit stamp from Burundi.

Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

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
(Burundi embassies are located in Belgium, Canada, France, Germany and the USA).

Those who are continuing onto a third country within 72 hours may also obtain a visa upon arrival. It is better to obtain a visa in advance from the nearest Burundi embassy.

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

Tourist or Business (valid for up to 30 days): US$80 or US$40 (non-US citizens) or €50; single- or multiple-entry. The validity of the visa is at the discretion of the Immigration Department. A transit visa is not required for passengers continuing their journey to a third country if staying up to 24 hours, provided holding valid onward documentation and not leaving the airport. If staying up to 72 hours, a fee of US$10 is required. A Re-entry Permit is required for all alien residents.

Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses.

Two. Applications should be made as far as possible in advance of the intended date of departure. A rush fee of US$25 is available.