🇧🇮Burundi Visa for Madagascar Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visa-free

No — Madagascar passport holders do not need a visa for Burundi. Entry is visa-free as of 2026.

On October 31, 2024, at the 23rd COMESA Summit in Bujumbura, Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye announced: 'As part of its commitment to accelerate integration and meet the challenges linked to the free movement of goods and services, from today Burundi will exempt all COMESA member countries from short-stay visa requirements.' Verbatim quote from official MFADC Magazine Nr 18 (November 1, 2024), published by Burundi's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation. COMESA has 21 members; Burundi itself is one. The 20 other member states whose nationals are exempted are listed in the nationality field above. Max stay days for 'short-stay' not specified in the official announcement.

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Entering Burundi on a Madagascar passport

  • → Travel with just your valid Madagascar passport. No visa or prior application needed.

Burundi visa for Madagascar citizens — FAQ

Do Madagascar citizens need a visa for Burundi?

No — Madagascar passport holders do not need a visa for Burundi. Entry is visa-free as of 2026.

What documents do Madagascar citizens need for Burundi?

A valid passport is all Madagascar citizens need for a short visa-free visit.

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