Burundi transit visa

You can transit without a visa when connecting to a flight to a third country, provided you stay in the airport's international transit area.

Ways to get a Burundi transit visa

Transit without a visa
Transit without a visa
Passengers with a confirmed onward flight to a third country who remain in the international transit area and have the documents needed for their next destination.

Who doesn't

Passengers qualify for transit without a visa if they have a confirmed onward flight to a third country, stay in the international transit area and carry the documents needed for their next destination.

Changing planes

Can you stay airside?: Yes, without a visa if you stay in the transit area
Leaving the airport: The transit exemption requires you to stay in the international transit area. To enter Burundi, use a visa exemption, a visa on arrival or an online visa.
Transit without a visa: Have a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country. Stay in the airport's international transit area. Carry all documents required for the next destination.

What to bring

A confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country.
Documents required for the next destination.

Good to know

Stay in the airport's international transit area.
No maximum transit time is stated.
Details of a separate transit visa are not stated.

Questions

Do I need a transit visa for Burundi?

What documents do I need for a Burundi transit visa?

A confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country.; Documents required for the next destination..

Can I stay inside the airport in Burundi without a visa?

Yes, staying in the international transit area is allowed for most travellers. To leave the airport: The transit exemption requires you to stay in the international transit area. To enter Burundi, use a visa exemption, a visa on arrival or an online visa.

What rules do I have to follow on a Burundi transit visa?

Stay in the airport's international transit area.

Does my passport change whether I need a transit 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 transit 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 transit 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 transit 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.

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