Burundi visa for Nigerien citizens

For citizens of Burundi planning a journey to Niger, obtaining a visa is a mandatory step, with the Tourist Visa being the sole available option, typically costing around $150. This visa usually permits a stay of up to 30 days, ample time to experience Nigerien culture; however, direct flights are non-existent. The significant geographical distance separating these two landlocked nations, from East Africa's Great Lakes region to the Sahelian expanses of West Africa, means travelers should anticipate journeys from Bujumbura to Niamey often exceeding 15 hours in total transit time, usually involving multiple connecting flights through major regional hubs like Addis Ababa or Lomé. Therefore, while Niger uses the CFA Franc, differing from Burundi's Franc, a basic understanding of French will prove more valuable than English for navigating local interactions.

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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