Burundi visa requirements for Congolese citizens
Congolese citizens do not need a visa for Burundi. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
COD
DR Congo
BDI
Burundi
No visa needed
People from 6 listed countries can enter Burundi free.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Burundi.
Ways into Burundi
Use an embassy or the airport visa route.
Visa not required For your passportFree regional entryPeople from 6 listed countries can enter Burundi free.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Bring your valid passport.
- Show it when you enter.
Documents required
- Valid passport
- This entry permission does not allow work.
- Only the 6 listed nationalities are covered.
Visa on arrivalAirport single entry visaA visa for visitors entering once through Melchior Ndadaye International Airport.
- Fee
- US$90
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Open the airport visa form online.
- Add your travel details and where you will stay.
- Upload your passport copy and photo.
- Follow the instructions to get your airport visa.
Documents required
- Passport copy
- Digital passport photo
- The tourism page lists 70 USD; the application website lists 90 USD.
- The form does not show that everyone must upload a hotel booking.
Visa on arrivalAirport multiple entry visaA visa for repeat entries through Melchior Ndadaye International Airport.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- US$90
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Choose multiple entry on the immigration website.
- Complete the online form.
- Follow payment and airport visa instructions.
- Ask immigration about renewals for a longer stay.
- The 90-day maximum needs renewals; it is not granted at first.
- You can renew at most 2 times.
Visa requiredSingle entry tourist visaA visa for tourists entering Burundi once.
How to apply
- Get the embassy form and checklist.
- Submit your form, documents and payment.
Official pageDocuments required
- Passport valid 6 months
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Yellow fever certificate copy vaccine
Visa requiredTourist embassy visaAn embassy visa for a holiday in Burundi.
How to apply
- Get the embassy form and checklist.
- Submit your signed form and documents.
Official pageDocuments required
- Passport valid 6 months
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Yellow fever certificate copy vaccine
Other routeOnline visa applicationUse the immigration website to apply for a listed visa.
- Fee
- Depends on your visa
How to apply
- Choose your visa and fill in the online form.
- Follow the payment instructions.
- Download or print the certificate sent by email.
- Show the certificate as instructed.
- Your chosen visa's rules still apply.
- Applying online does not mean your airport visa has been granted.
Sources (12)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Commissariat Général des Migrations — Official immigration and border agency
- Immigration — Visa services, documents and fees
- Immigration — Official online visa application and visa descriptions
- Immigration — Airport entry application
- Immigration — Multiple-entry application
- Burundi Tourism — Visa exemptions and fees
- Foreign Ministry — Embassy directory; search-indexed content read, direct retrieval timed out
- Burundi Embassy in Washington — Visa Services
- Burundi Embassy in London — Visa; search-indexed page text read, direct retrieval timed out
- Burundi Embassy in New Delhi — Visa; search-indexed page text read, direct retrieval timed out
- Burundi Embassy in Paris — Visa applications
- Burundi Embassy in Cairo — Visa applications and processing time
Coming from DR Congo
- Plugs C ENo adapter
- MoneyBIF Fr
- Time+1h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageFrenchSpoken at home too
- Emergency117 police112 ambulance
Planning your Burundi trip
- Gitega market and Museum of TraditionsThe town has a large central market. The museum displays old utensils and pictures, with guided explanations.
- Karea FallsThe falls near Rutana offer wide views of the surrounding landscape.
- Nyakazu BreakAlso called the Break of the Germans, this lookout overlooks the Kumoso plain.
- Nile Sources near RutovuVisit the Nile Sources in the south-east. The surrounding area also has hot springs and traditional round homes inside wooden fences.
Scams to watch for in Burundi
- Banditry and armed robberyCriminals may use force or weapons to take belongings. No specific setup or method targeting tourists is described. The frequency label should not be read as a measured rate.
- Petty crimePetty crime is reported, but no specific tourist scam, theft method or frequency is described. The frequency label should not be read as a measured rate.
About Burundi
Burundi is a landlocked East African republic bordering Rwanda, Tanzania and the DR Congo.
- Capital
- Gitega
- Money
- Burundian franc (Fr)
- Languages
- French, Rundi
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +257
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Questions
Do congolese citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Congolese citizens do not need a visa for Burundi. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
How long can congolese citizens stay in Burundi?
Up to 90 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do burundian citizens need a visa for the DR Congo?
Burundian citizens do not need a visa for the DR Congo. Show your passport at the border.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to Burundi?
Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania Uganda, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Burundi are easier for congolese citizens?
Kenya, Mauritius, Rwanda, Seychelles Tanzania, and 3 more let congolese citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Burundi?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Burundi?
Burundian franc (Fr). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Burundi?
French and Rundi.
How strong is the DR Congo passport?
It ranks #90 and reaches 40 destinations without applying ahead.
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