Burundi Visa
Do you need a visa to visit Burundi? Find your nearest Burundi Embassy.
Visit Embassy WebsiteOur Burundi Visa Guide will teach you everything you need to know about Burundi’s visa policy for people from all over the world, including different types of visas, particular requirements, visa sponsorships, visa fees, and more. It is critical to have a scheduled flight ticket in hand before applying for a visa to Burundi.
Who needs a visa to visit Burundi?
Visitors to Burundi must receive a visa to enter. Tourists and business travellers alike can obtain their visas upon arrival at Bujumbura Airport and all other land and water entry points. A 30-day visa costs $40, while a 30-day visa costs $90.
For more information on visas to Burundi, you can visit their Embassy page.
Visit Embassy WebsiteEntry into Burundi
The Irish government currently warns against non-essential foreign travel. There are travel restrictions in place to protect public health and reduce the danger of new COVID-19 strains entering the country. These restrictions are described in detail on the travel section of the gov.ie website.
When deciding whether to travel to Burundi at this time, Irish citizens should consider the possibility of restrictions being imposed during their trip, as well as the potential impact of COVID-19 on local health care systems during their proposed stay. Regardless of vaccination status, all passengers entering or departing Burundi must provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 test conducted within 72 hours of boarding.
Prior to their arrival and departure, travellers to and from Burundi are required to schedule arrival and departure COVID-19 tests through the Ministry of Health. Prior to testing at the airport, passengers arriving at Bujumbura airport must present the QR code from their COVID-19 arrival test booking. At the airport in Bujumbura, non-Burundians must pay $100 (in cash) for a PCR test. At land and sea border crossings, non-Burundians must pay US$15 for an examination. At land borders, screening and quarantine measures are also in place.
Eligibility to apply for an Burundi visa
You will need:
Passport. You must present your actual, signed passport along with a copy of the page containing your personal information.
Photographs.
Form for Visa Application.
Documentation of Travel Arrangements.
Vaccination Certificate.
Travisa Order Form.
Hotel Verification.
Processing time for Burundi visas
The average processing time for a Burundi Short-term Visa is between ten and fifteen business days.
Appointment waiting times
Appointments can take around 3-6 weeks from the date you submit your application.
Who can enter Burundi without a visa?
Currently, only six African nationalities can enter Burundi. These nations are the Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. The Burundi visa policy specifies that citizens of these nations do not need to apply for a visa.
For detailed information on specific parts of the general visa process, you can refer to the links below to find the answer to your query. If you are unable to find any particular information, please contact us via email.
Burundi visa types
Burundi Immigrations offers two different types of visas:
- Tourist.
- Business.
What to do if your Burundi visa is refused?
You have the right to contest this judgment. The embassy of the Member State that opted to deny the visa distributes a standard form to notify the applicant of the decision to deny a Schengen visa and the reasons for the refusal.