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Eswatini
Eswatini visa for Burundian citizens
Entry requirement
Burundian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eswatini.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Eswatini visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Eswatini visa?
Where Burundian citizens apply for a visa for Eswatini
Eswatini has no embassy or consulate in Burundi on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 1,695 km
- High Commission of Eswatini in Pretoria2,488 km
Government Avenue 715, Pretoria
- 2,522 km
Measured from Gitega, embassies and consulates of Eswatini are closest in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (1,695 km), Pretoria, South Africa (2,488 km) and Maputo, Mozambique (2,522 km). Eswatini sets which of its missions takes applications from Burundi; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Citizens of Eswatini travelling to Burundi
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Travel advice for Eswatini
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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 Burundi to Eswatini, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Eswatini at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Eswatini (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Eswatini (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Burundian citizens can stay in Eswatini
How long Burundian citizens may stay in Eswatini is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Burundian citizens apply
Eswatini has no embassy or career consulate in Burundi. Burundian citizens apply through a mission of Eswatini accredited to Burundi from abroad; the official visa portal of Eswatini names the right place.
Eswatini’s neighbours for Burundian citizens
South Africa requires Burundian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of Eswatini travelling to Burundi
Burundi issues citizens of Eswatini a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Burundian citizens need a visa for Eswatini?
Burundian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eswatini.
Is there an embassy of Eswatini in Burundi?
No. Eswatini has no embassy in Burundi. The nearest embassy of Eswatini is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1,695 km from Gitega.
Do citizens of Eswatini need a visa for Burundi?
Burundi issues citizens of Eswatini a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Burundian citizens enter Eswatini visa-free?
No; Burundian citizens need a visa for Eswatini 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.