Skip to content
1 way to enter

Burundi visas

Burundi e-visa

An online visa allows multiple entries. You can choose validity of 1, 2 or 3 months.

Ways to get a Burundi e-visa

  1. Online visa with multiple entries

    eVisa

    Citizens of other countries and territories can get an online visa.

    Valid for
    1, 2 or 3 months.
    Entries
    Multiple entries.
    Fee
    1 month: USD 90. 2 months: USD 180. 3 months: USD 270. Payment is accepted in US dollars or euros.
    1. Complete a visa application through the General Commissariat for Migration website.
    2. Pay the fee in US dollars or euros.

Who needs it

Travellers who do not qualify for visa-free entry can choose an online visa.

Who doesn't

Travellers who qualify for visa-free entry do not need an online visa.

How to apply

  1. Complete a visa application through the General Commissariat for Migration website.
  2. Pay the fee in US dollars or euros.

Good to know

  • The maximum stay for each visit is not stated.
  • No processing time or document checklist is stated.

Questions

Do I need a e-visa for Burundi?

Travellers who do not qualify for visa-free entry can choose an online visa. Travellers who qualify for visa-free entry do not need an online visa.

Can I apply online for Burundi?

Yes: Online visa with multiple entries. Citizens of other countries and territories can get an online visa.

How much does a Burundi e-visa cost?

1 month: USD 90. 2 months: USD 180. 3 months: USD 270. Payment is accepted in US dollars or euros.

How long is a Burundi e-visa valid?

1, 2 or 3 months. Entries: Multiple entries..

How do I apply for a Burundi e-visa?

1. 1. Complete a visa application through the General Commissariat for Migration website. 2. 2. Pay the fee in US dollars or euros.

Does my passport change whether I need a e-visa for Burundi?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Burundi visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a e-visa for Burundi be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Burundi e-visa rules?

On Burundi's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my e-visa once I am in Burundi?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

Reviewed by