Burundi visa for Djiboutian citizens

Planning your journey from Burundi to the Horn of Africa's strategic port nation, Djibouti, is straightforward with the readily available e-visa system. Burundian citizens can enjoy stays of up to 31 days, choosing from three distinct visa types—tourist, business, and transit—to suit their specific purpose. While direct flights are rare, connecting through regional aviation hubs like Addis Ababa is typical, traversing a significant distance from Burundi’s landlocked, verdant hills to Djibouti’s arid, Red Sea coast. Be mindful of the one-hour time difference and the cultural shift from Kirundi-speaking regions to Djibouti’s predominantly Arabic and French-speaking environment.

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

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