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Who needs a visa for Burundi?

Entry rules for Burundi by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Embassy of the Republic of Burundi in Germany (Berlin), checked .

In brief

No nationality can visit Burundi without a visa under its official rules. Everyone else, 198 nationalities, gets a visa on arrival.

Visa-free
0
On arrival
198
eVisa or ETA
0
Visa required
0

About 0 people (0% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Burundi: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 2 Nov 2026Source: Embassy of the Republic of Burundi in GermanyReport a change

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Burundi entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa on arrival1 to 6 months (free EAC entry visa)7DR Congo, Tanzania, Kenya, UgandaCommissariat Général des Migrations, Police Nationale du Burundi
Visa on arrivalNot stated191India, China, United States, IndonesiaEmbassy of the Republic of Burundi in Germany

Visa on arrival for 1 to 6 months (free EAC entry visa): DR Congo, Tanzania, Kenya and 4 more

7 nationalities

The visa is issued at the border, for 1 to 6 months (free EAC entry visa).

Source: Commissariat Général des Migrations, Police Nationale du Burundi, checked Visa d'entrée EAC [...] Pour les citoyens des pays membres de l'EAC [...] Tarif: Gratuit Validité: 1 à 6 moisIn English: EAC entry visa [...] For citizens of EAC member states [...] Fee: free. Validity: 1 to 6 months

Visa on arrival: India, China, the US and 188 more

191 nationalities

Everyone not listed above: visa on arrival.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

Source: Embassy of the Republic of Burundi in Germany (Berlin), checked All visa applicants for Burundi are requested to do so on arrival at Bujumbura’s Melchior Ndadaye international airport until further notice.

Where to apply

Apply only on the official site, migration.gov.bi. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Burundi?

It depends on your passport: 198 get a visa on arrival. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Burundi?

Not in advance. Indian citizens get a visa on arrival (Embassy of the Republic of Burundi in Germany (Berlin), checked 2 Nov 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Burundi?

Not in advance. US citizens get a visa on arrival (Embassy of the Republic of Burundi in Germany (Berlin), checked 2 Nov 2026).

Can I apply for a Burundi visa online?

Yes, where the official site offers it. Apply only at migration.gov.bi.

Sources and changes

  1. Infos sur le visa (CGM)migration.gov.bi · checked 2 Nov 2026
  2. Embassy of Burundi in Germany: visa servicesambaburundi-botschaft.de · checked 2 Nov 2026
  3. Visa d'entrée aéroport: online application (CGM)migration.gov.bi · checked 2 Nov 2026
  1. Ireland's visa waiver extended to 31 December 2026; Burundi and Nicaragua now verified for every nationality
  2. All groups checked against Commissariat Général des Migrations, Police Nationale du Burundi.

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