Burundi visa for German citizens

Planning a trip from Burundi to Germany necessitates securing a visa, with a variety of options including tourist, business, and work visas among the 13 available types. A standard short-stay Schengen visa, typically priced around €80, allows for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. While direct flights from Bujumbura to major German hubs like Frankfurt or Munich are uncommon, travelers from Burundi will find numerous connecting options, often transiting through Addis Ababa or Brussels, bridging the significant geographical and cultural distance from East Africa to Central Europe. Remember to account for the considerable time difference, generally around five hours, when scheduling your 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

eVisa or visa on arrival at Bujumbura airport and land borders (from Dec 2021).

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