Burundi tourist visa

Travellers who do not qualify for visa-free entry need a visa. Citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda can enter without a visa for 3 months. Hong Kong passport holders can enter without a visa for 14 days. Certain special passport and travel document holders also qualify.

There are 5 options: Visa-free entry with an ordinary passport (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with a special passport (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with a regional travel document (no visa at all); Visa on arrival (a visa at the border); Online visa (an online visa).

Citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda qualify for 3 months. Hong Kong passport holders qualify for 14 days. Holders of diplomatic, official or service passports from Russia, Turkey, Brazil, China and Singapore qualify for visa-free entry. Holders of a laissez-passer, a travel document issued by the Economic Community of the Great Lakes Countries, also qualify for visa-free entry.

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

Up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.

1. 1. Arrive at Bujumbura International Airport (Melchior Ndadaye) or a land border. 2. 2. Apply for a visa on arrival.

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

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.

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

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