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DR Congo visa for Burundian citizens

Visa-free

DR Congo admits Burundian citizens without a visa.

Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for DR Congo

Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Burundi

DR CongoBurundi Visa-free, 90 days Burundi visa for citizens of DR Congo

Travel advice for DR Congo

  • US State Department Level 4: Do not 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.

Before travelling from Burundi to DR Congo, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates DR Congo at Level 4, do not travel (updated 14 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of DR Congo (updated 8 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of DR Congo (updated 16 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Burundian citizens can stay in DR Congo

No maximum stay in DR Congo is given in the data for Burundian citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.

DR Congo’s neighbours for Burundian citizens

Tanzania, the Central African Republic, Rwanda and Uganda admit Burundian citizens visa-free. The Republic of the Congo and Angola require Burundian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Citizens of DR Congo travelling to Burundi

Citizens of DR Congo can visit Burundi without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Burundi and DR Congo.

Frequently asked questions

Do Burundian citizens need a visa for DR Congo?

DR Congo admits Burundian citizens without a visa.

Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Burundi?

Citizens of DR Congo can visit Burundi without a visa for up to 90 days.

Can Burundian citizens enter DR Congo visa-free?

Yes, Burundian citizens can enter DR Congo without a visa.

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.