Burkina Faso
Burundi
Burundi visa for citizens of Burkina Faso
Entry requirement
Citizens of Burkina Faso 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 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Burundian citizens travelling to Burkina Faso
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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.
Citizens of Burkina Faso planning a trip to Burundi can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of Burkina Faso can stay in Burundi
Citizens of Burkina Faso may stay in Burundi for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Burundi.
How citizens of Burkina Faso apply
Citizens of Burkina Faso 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 Burkina Faso
Rwanda admits citizens of Burkina Faso visa-free.
Burundian citizens travelling to Burkina Faso
Burundian citizens need an e-Visa for Burkina Faso, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Burundi?
Citizens of Burkina Faso receive their visa for Burundi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can citizens of Burkina Faso stay in Burundi?
Citizens of Burkina Faso can stay in Burundi for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Burundian citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Burundian citizens need an e-Visa for Burkina Faso, applied for online before travel.
Can citizens of Burkina Faso enter Burundi visa-free?
No; citizens of Burkina Faso 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.