Burundi visa for Burkinabé citizens

For Burkina Faso passport holders planning a visit to Burundi, securing your entry is streamlined through Burundi's accessible e-visa system. Travelers can apply online for either a transit or tourist visa, with options typically allowing stays of up to 30 days, though costs vary by visa type and duration. Traveling between West Africa's Sahel and East Africa's Great Lakes region necessitates careful planning, as flights from Ouagadougou to Bujumbura often involve multiple layovers, resulting in journeys upwards of 10-15 hours. Remember to account for the two-hour time difference and the need to exchange West African CFA francs for Burundian francs upon arrival for a seamless trip into this vibrant nation.

eVisa· 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

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