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Burundi visa requirements for Nigerian citizens

Nigerian citizens need a visa for Burundi, from its embassy or consulate.

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Visa needed

A visa for tourists entering Burundi once.

Visa: Required
Last updated: 11 November 2026

What to do

Find Burundi's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.

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Ways into Burundi

Use an embassy or the airport visa route.

Visa on arrivalAirport single entry visaA visa for visitors entering once through Melchior Ndadaye International Airport.
Fee
US$90
Entries
Single
How to apply
1. Open the airport visa form online.
2. Add your travel details and where you will stay.
3. Upload your passport copy and photo.
4. 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.
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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
1. Choose multiple entry on the immigration website.
2. Complete the online form.
3. Follow payment and airport visa instructions.
4. 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.
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Visa requiredSingle entry tourist visaA visa for tourists entering Burundi once.
How to apply
1. Get the embassy form and checklist.
2. Submit your form, documents and payment.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Yellow fever certificate copy vaccine
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Visa requiredTourist embassy visaAn embassy visa for a holiday in Burundi.
How to apply
1. Get the embassy form and checklist.
2. Submit your signed form and documents.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Yellow fever certificate copy vaccine
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Other routeOnline visa applicationUse the immigration website to apply for a listed visa.
Fee
Depends on your visa
How to apply
1. Choose your visa and fill in the online form.
2. Follow the payment instructions.
3. Download or print the certificate sent by email.
4. Show the certificate as instructed.
- Your chosen visa's rules still apply.
- Applying online does not mean your airport visa has been granted.
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Embassies for this trip

Book an appointment before you go.

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Embassy
Embassy of Burundi in Nigeria
59 T.Y. Danjuma Street

Coming from Nigeria

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MoneyBIF Fr
Time+1h
DrivingOn the rightSame as home
LanguageFrench
Emergency117 police 112 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.

Read the full Burundi guide