Burundi visa for Zambian citizens

For Burundian citizens planning a trip to Zambia, the convenient e-visa system streamlines your application, offering a direct path for purposes like tourism, business, or transit, chosen from eight distinct visa categories. A typical tourist e-visa, usually costing around $50, permits stays of up to 90 days, providing ample time to explore Zambia's diverse landscapes. While no direct land border connects them, the shared southern reaches of Lake Tanganyika form a significant geographical link defining this travel corridor, with flights commonly connecting through regional hubs such as Nairobi or Addis Ababa. Planning your visit during Zambia's dry season, from May to October, is advisable for optimal wildlife viewing and navigating currency exchanges to the Zambian Kwacha 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

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