Burundi
France
France visa for Burundian citizens
Entry requirement
Burundian citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at bi.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
France’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Burundi
- Embassy of France in Bujumbura
60, Boulevard de l’Uprona, Bujumbura
France has 1 mission in Burundi, with its embassy in Bujumbura.
France: visa decisions in Burundi
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 79 | 74 | 0 | 0.0% | 17.6% |
| 2024 | 45 | 44 | 0 | 0.0% | 13.6% |
| 2025 | 28 | 24 | 0 | 0.0% | 12.5% |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in Burundi (Bujumbura) received 28 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 24. The refusal rate was 0.0%. That is barely different from 2024 (0.0%). Applications fell by 38% compared with 2024 (45).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 53.4% of the applications lodged in Burundi that year. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. France was the 2nd most applied-for Schengen state in Burundi.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Burundi, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
French citizens travelling to Burundi
FranceBurundi Visa on arrival Burundi visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- 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.
Burundian citizens planning a trip to France can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Burundian citizens can stay in France
How long Burundian citizens may stay in France 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 French embassy in Bujumbura, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Burundian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Burundian citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Burundian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Burundi
French citizens receive their visa for Burundi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Burundian citizens need a visa for France?
Burundian citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Where is the French embassy in Burundi?
The French embassy in Burundi is in Bujumbura.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Burundi?
French citizens receive their visa for Burundi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Burundian citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Burundian citizens need a visa for France 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.