Burundi
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Egypt visa for Burundian citizens
Entry requirement
Egypt requires Burundian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Egypt visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Egypt visa?
Tourist visa issued by an Egyptian embassy or consulate
Key facts
- Processing time
- Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.
Processing time, as Egypt states it: Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.
Egyptian missions in Burundi
- Embassy of Egypt in Bujumbura
Avenue Nzero No. 46, Kinindo, B.P. 1520, Bujumbura, Burundi
Egypt has 1 mission in Burundi, with its embassy in Bujumbura.
Egyptian citizens travelling to Burundi
EgyptBurundi Visa on arrival Burundi visa for citizens of Egypt
Travel advice for Egypt
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Burundian citizens planning a trip to Egypt can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Egypt at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 14 July 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Egypt (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Egypt (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Burundian citizens can stay in Egypt
How long Burundian citizens may stay in Egypt is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Burundian citizens apply
In Burundi, applications go to the Egyptian embassy in Bujumbura, or to a visa centre acting for Egypt; fees, documents and processing times are published by Egypt.
Egypt’s neighbours for Burundian citizens
Sudan and Palestine require Burundian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Egyptian citizens travelling to Burundi
Egyptian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Burundi, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Burundian citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Egypt requires Burundian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Egyptian embassy in Burundi?
The Egyptian embassy in Burundi is in Bujumbura.
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Egyptian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Burundi, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Burundian citizens enter Egypt visa-free?
No; Burundian citizens need a visa for Egypt obtained in advance.
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.