Visitors to Burundi may obtain either a visa on arrival or an Online Visa unless they are citizens from one of the visa-exempt countries.
Visa policy map
Visa exemption Ordinary passports Citizens of the following countries may enter Burundi without a visa for the following period:
3 months 1
1
14 days
1 – Also for Economic Community of the Great Lakes Countries laissez-passer holders.
Non-ordinary passports Holders of diplomatic, official or service passports may enter Burundi without a visa for the following period:
90 days within any 180 days D SD
30 days D O SD O SD O S
D - Diplomatic passports O - Official passports PA - Passports for public affairs S - Service passports
Future changes Burundi has signed visa exemption agreements with the following countries, but they have not yet been ratified or applied:
Country Passports Agreement signed on All 4 January 2019
Visa on arrival Citizens of other countries and territories may obtain a visa on arrival either at Bujumbura International Airport (Melchior Ndadaye) or at all land borders for a maximum stay of 30 days.
Visa applications may also be completed through the official website of the General Commissariat for Migration.
Online Visa Citizens of other countries and territories may also obtain online visa good for multiple entries, fees can be paid in USD or Euro. ValidityFee1 month90 USD2 months180 USD3 months270 USD
Transit Passengers with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country. They must stay in the international transit area of the airport and have documents required for the next destination.
See also
Visa requirements for Burundian citizens
References