Burundi Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| British | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EU | 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.
Passport Note
Passport and visa regulations are subject to change, and airlines may have different requirements. Information is correct at the time of writing; travellers should check with the relevant embassy before departure, particularly when transiting through a third country. We accept no liability for any inconvenience or loss arising from changes to these requirements.
Visas
All nationals listed in the chart above are required to obtain a visa to enter Burundi.
All travellers must carry a yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from a country where there's a risk of transmission.
Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.
Visa Note
You must show evidence of your booked travel itinerary when applying for a visa. If travelling on business, you also need to provide a letter of invitation.
Types and Cost
Multiple-entry visa: US$90.
Validity
One month.
Application to
Visas can be applied for on arrival at the airport Bujumbura or pre-arrival online at migration.gov.bi/Apply/step1/8.
Working days
Allow 14 days for visa processing.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
Embassy of the Republic of Burundi in the USA
Telephone: (202) 342 2574.
Website: http://www.burundiembassydc-usa.org/
Address: NW, Suite 212, 2233 Wisconsin Avenue, Washington, DC, 20007,
Opening times:
Mon-Thurs 0900-1700, Fri 0900-1400.
Embassy of the Republic of Burundi in Belgium
Telephone: (02) 230 4535.
Website:
Address: , 46 square Marie-Louise, Brussels, 1000,
Opening times: