Burundi visa for British citizens

Travelers from Burundi planning a journey to the United Kingdom will find that standard, published visa information regarding specific types, stay durations, or costs is not readily available. This indicates a challenging and often individualized entry process for Burundian nationals, diverging significantly from common routes for tourism or business. Flights from Bujumbura to major UK airports, typically involving multiple layovers in international hubs such as Addis Ababa or Nairobi, often exceed 10 hours of travel time, highlighting the significant logistical planning required. Therefore, prospective visitors should anticipate a complex application journey, where each case may be assessed uniquely due to the absence of a routinely published framework.

eVisa30d 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

Online visa or visa on arrival at Bujumbura Airport and land borders (from Dec 2021).

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