Botswana
Burundi
Burundi visa for citizens of Botswana
Entry requirement
Citizens of Botswana receive their visa for Burundi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Burundian citizens travelling to Botswana
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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 No travel warning
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 Botswana 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 no travel warning for Burundi (updated 27 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of Botswana can stay in Burundi
Citizens of Botswana may stay in Burundi for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Burundi.
How citizens of Botswana apply
Citizens of Botswana 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 citizens of Botswana
Tanzania and Rwanda admit citizens of Botswana visa-free.
Burundian citizens travelling to Botswana
Botswana requires a visa from Burundian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Burundi?
Citizens of Botswana receive their visa for Burundi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can citizens of Botswana stay in Burundi?
Citizens of Botswana can stay in Burundi for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Burundian citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Botswana requires a visa from Burundian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of Botswana enter Burundi visa-free?
No; citizens of Botswana need a visa on arrival in Burundi.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.