Burundi visa for Republic of the Congo citizens

For citizens of Burundi planning a journey to the Republic of the Congo, please note that a visa is indeed required for entry. Travelers can pursue one of the three available visa types, including options for both tourist and business purposes, depending on their travel intent. When preparing for your trip, keep in mind the one-hour time difference, as the Republic of the Congo operates an hour behind Burundi, which will affect arrival scheduling and communications. While both nations share a similar linguistic heritage with French as an official language, visitors should be aware that the local currency in the Republic of the Congo is the Central African CFA franc (XAF), distinct from the Burundian Franc, necessitating currency exchange considerations upon arrival.

Visa on arrival· 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

May apply online.

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