Burundi visa for Bangladeshi citizens

For Bangladeshi passport holders, exploring Burundi is straightforward with a visa on arrival, granting a maximum stay of 30 days for tourist purposes. While this visa typically costs around $90 USD, travelers should prepare for the journey itself, as direct flights from Dhaka are unavailable, usually requiring layovers in major hubs like Addis Ababa or Nairobi. The vast geographical and cultural distance separating the low-lying Bengal Delta from Burundi's mountainous Great Rift Valley means planning for a significant time zone shift and a change in landscape unlike any other. Consider familiarizing yourself with basic French phrases, as it's widely spoken alongside Kirundi, and ensure you have Burundian Francs (BIF) for local transactions upon arrival.

Visa on arrival30d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months
Blank pages
2+
Onward ticket
Required
Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

TouristEntry Visa (Short-Stay, 1 Month)
30d$90multiple-entryvalid 1mo
Apply
TouristOnline Visa (1 Month)
30d$90multiple-entryvalid 1mo
Apply
TouristOnline Visa (2 Months)
60d$180multiple-entryvalid 2mo
Apply
TouristOnline Visa (3 Months)
90d$270multiple-entryvalid 3mo
Apply
TransitTransit Visa (3 Days)
3d$40
Apply
OtherEntry Visa (Non‑EAC/Non‑CEPGL, Monthly Fee Basis)
30d$90valid 1mo
Apply
WorkResidence Visa (Employment-Based, Monthly Fee Basis)
30d$70multiple-entryvalid 1mo
Apply
Work2‑Year Settlement Visa (Visa d’Établissement, 2 Years)
730d$500multiple-entryvalid 2y
Apply
WorkPermanent Resident Visa
$1200multiple-entry
Apply
WorkWork Permit (Technical Jobs)
730dmultiple-entryvalid 2y
WorkWork Permit (Refugees)
1825dmultiple-entryvalid 5y
TouristVisa‑Exempt Entry (EAC and Selected States, up to 3 Months)
90d$0multiple-entryvalid 3mo

Visa on arrival available at Bujumbura airport and land borders since Dec 2021.

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