Belgium
Burundi
Burundi visa for Belgian citizens
Entry requirement
Belgian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Burundi, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambaburundi.be
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Burundian citizens travelling to Belgium
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Travel advice for Burundi
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Belgium to Burundi, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Burundi at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 28 April 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Burundi (updated 21 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Burundi (updated 5 November 2026).
Good to know
How long Belgian citizens can stay in Burundi
Belgian citizens may stay in Burundi for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Burundi.
How Belgian citizens apply
Belgian citizens receive the visa for Burundi at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Burundi’s neighbours for Belgian citizens
Rwanda admits Belgian citizens visa-free.
Burundian citizens travelling to Belgium
Burundian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Belgium.
Frequently asked questions
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Belgian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Burundi, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Belgian citizens stay in Burundi?
Belgian citizens can stay in Burundi for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Burundian citizens need a visa for Belgium?
Burundian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Belgium.
Can Belgian citizens enter Burundi visa-free?
No; Belgian citizens need a visa on arrival in Burundi.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.