Burundi Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport
- Visa-free nationalities
- 24
- Visa on arrival
- 174
- eTA / e-Visa
- 0
- Total streamlined
- 198
- Visa required in advance
- 0
Burundi's visa policy is restrictive relative to other destinations worldwide. Every nationality we track can enter Burundi without arranging a visa in advance.
Visa-free
Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit Burundi Visa-Free (24)
Passport holders from these countries can enter Burundi without a visa - no embassy appointment, no advance fee.
Visa on arrival
Nationalities That Get Visa on Arrival to Burundi (174)
Citizens of these countries can obtain a visa stamp at the Burundi border on arrival - no advance embassy visit required.
- Afghanistan≤ 30 days
- Albania≤ 30 days
- Algeria≤ 30 days
- Andorra≤ 30 days
- Angola≤ 30 days
- Antigua and Barbuda≤ 30 days
- Argentina≤ 30 days
- Armenia≤ 30 days
- Australia≤ 30 days
- Austria≤ 30 days
- Azerbaijan≤ 30 days
- Bahamas≤ 30 days
- Bahrain≤ 30 days
- Bangladesh≤ 30 days
- Barbados≤ 30 days
- Belarus≤ 30 days
- Belgium≤ 30 days
- Belize≤ 30 days
- Benin≤ 30 days
- Bhutan≤ 30 days
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- Bolivia≤ 30 days
- Bosnia and Herzegovina≤ 30 days
- Botswana≤ 30 days
- Brazil≤ 30 days
- Brunei≤ 30 days
- Bulgaria≤ 30 days
- Burkina Faso≤ 30 days
- Cabo Verde≤ 30 days
- Cambodia≤ 30 days
- Cameroon≤ 30 days
- Canada≤ 30 days
- Central African Republic≤ 30 days
- Chad≤ 30 days
- Chile≤ 30 days
- China≤ 30 days
- Colombia≤ 30 days
- Costa Rica≤ 30 days
- Côte d'Ivoire≤ 30 days
- Croatia≤ 30 days
- Cuba≤ 30 days
- Cyprus≤ 30 days
- Czechia≤ 30 days
- Denmark≤ 30 days
- Dominica≤ 30 days
- Dominican Republic≤ 30 days
- Ecuador≤ 30 days
- El Salvador≤ 30 days
- Equatorial Guinea≤ 30 days
- Estonia≤ 30 days
- Fiji≤ 30 days
- Finland≤ 30 days
- France≤ 30 days
- Gabon≤ 30 days
- Gambia≤ 30 days
- Georgia≤ 30 days
- Germany≤ 30 days
- Ghana≤ 30 days
- Greece≤ 30 days
- Grenada≤ 30 days
- Guatemala≤ 30 days
- Guinea≤ 30 days
- Guinea-Bissau≤ 30 days
- Guyana≤ 30 days
- Haiti≤ 30 days
- Holy See (Vatican City)≤ 30 days
- Honduras≤ 30 days
- Hong Kong≤ 30 days
- Hungary≤ 30 days
- Iceland≤ 30 days
- India≤ 30 days
- Indonesia≤ 30 days
- Iran≤ 30 days
- Iraq≤ 30 days
- Ireland≤ 30 days
- Israel≤ 30 days
- Italy≤ 30 days
- Jamaica≤ 30 days
- Japan≤ 30 days
- Jordan≤ 30 days
- Kazakhstan≤ 30 days
- Kiribati≤ 30 days
- Kosovo≤ 30 days
- Kuwait≤ 30 days
- Kyrgyzstan≤ 30 days
- Laos≤ 30 days
- Latvia≤ 30 days
- Lebanon≤ 30 days
- Lesotho≤ 30 days
- Liberia≤ 30 days
- Liechtenstein≤ 30 days
- Lithuania≤ 30 days
- Luxembourg≤ 30 days
- Macau≤ 30 days
- Malaysia≤ 30 days
- Mali≤ 30 days
- Malta≤ 30 days
- Marshall Islands≤ 30 days
- Mauritania≤ 30 days
- Mexico≤ 30 days
- Micronesia≤ 30 days
- Moldova≤ 30 days
- Monaco≤ 30 days
- Mongolia≤ 30 days
- Montenegro≤ 30 days
- Morocco≤ 30 days
- Mozambique≤ 30 days
- Myanmar≤ 30 days
- Namibia≤ 30 days
- Nauru≤ 30 days
- Nepal≤ 30 days
- Netherlands≤ 30 days
- New Zealand≤ 30 days
- Nicaragua≤ 30 days
- Niger≤ 30 days
- Nigeria≤ 30 days
- North Korea≤ 30 days
- North Macedonia≤ 30 days
- Norway≤ 30 days
- Oman≤ 30 days
- Pakistan≤ 30 days
- Palau≤ 30 days
- Palestine≤ 30 days
- Panama≤ 30 days
- Papua New Guinea≤ 30 days
- Paraguay≤ 30 days
- Peru≤ 30 days
- Philippines≤ 30 days
- Poland≤ 30 days
- Portugal≤ 30 days
- Qatar≤ 30 days
- Republic of the Congo≤ 30 days
- Romania≤ 30 days
- Russia≤ 30 days
- Saint Kitts and Nevis≤ 30 days
- Saint Lucia≤ 30 days
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines≤ 30 days
- Samoa≤ 30 days
- San Marino≤ 30 days
- São Tomé and Príncipe≤ 30 days
- Saudi Arabia≤ 30 days
- Senegal≤ 30 days
- Serbia≤ 30 days
- Sierra Leone≤ 30 days
- Slovakia≤ 30 days
- Slovenia≤ 30 days
- Solomon Islands≤ 30 days
- South Africa≤ 30 days
- South Korea≤ 30 days
- Spain≤ 30 days
- Sri Lanka≤ 30 days
- Suriname≤ 30 days
- Sweden≤ 30 days
- Switzerland≤ 30 days
- Syria≤ 30 days
- Taiwan≤ 30 days
- Tajikistan≤ 30 days
- Thailand≤ 30 days
- Timor-Leste≤ 30 days
- Togo≤ 30 days
- Tonga≤ 30 days
- Trinidad and Tobago≤ 30 days
- Turkey≤ 30 days
- Turkmenistan≤ 30 days
- Tuvalu≤ 30 days
- Ukraine≤ 30 days
- United Arab Emirates≤ 30 days
- United Kingdom≤ 30 days
- United States≤ 30 days
- Uruguay≤ 30 days
- Uzbekistan≤ 30 days
- Vanuatu≤ 30 days
- Venezuela≤ 30 days
- Vietnam≤ 30 days
- Yemen≤ 30 days
Fees
Burundi Visa Fees (updated 2 Jul 2026)
Entry visa (simple entry, online via migration.gov.bi)
USD 90
Entry visa - multiple entry
USD 90
Airport entry visa (visa d'entree aeroport)
USD 90
Transit visa
USD 40
Business travel (uses standard entry visa)
USD 90
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Transit
Burundi Transit Visa
Burundi publishes a transit visa product for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.
Visa de Transit (Transit Visa)
For foreign nationals transiting through Burundi en route to another destination. Available at all entry points.
Available at all entry points including airport. Crew members of aircraft, trains, and boats are exempt from the transit visa requirement. Fee is $40 USD or equivalent in Euros.
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Burundi Visa Requirements FAQ
Do I need a visa to visit Burundi?
It depends on your nationality - the lists above show every nationality that can enter Burundi visa-free or with a visa on arrival. Every nationality we track qualifies for one of these streamlined routes.
Which countries can visit Burundi without a visa?
24 countries can visit Burundi without a visa in 2026, including: Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea. Use Earth Visa to check whether your specific passport grants visa-free access to Burundi.
How do I apply for a Burundi tourist visa?
If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry or visa on arrival to Burundi, you typically need to apply at a Burundi embassy or consulate in your home country. Requirements generally include:
- Valid passport
- Completed application form
- Passport-sized photos
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of onward travel
- Travel insurance
- Proof of sufficient funds
Processing times and fees vary by nationality and visa category - see the visa types and fees on this page for the exact figures.
How long can I stay in Burundi without a visa?
The maximum visa-free stay duration in Burundi varies by nationality. Common allowances are 30, 60, or 90 days. See the visa-free country list above for specific stay durations per nationality.
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