Burundi
Italy
Italy visa for Burundian citizens
Entry requirement
Burundian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambkampala.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
Italy’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Burundi
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Bujumbura
Avenue des Euphorbes 8 Mukaza Zone Rohero - Bujumbura, Bujumbura
- Embassy of Italy in Kampala512 km
11 Lourdel Road, Kampala
Italy has 1 mission in Burundi. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Bujumbura.
Italy looks after Burundi from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Kampala, Uganda (512 km from Gitega) as the responsible post. Italy sets which of its missions takes applications from Burundi; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Italian citizens travelling to Burundi
ItalyBurundi Visa on arrival Burundi visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- 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 Italy can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Burundian citizens can stay in Italy
How long Burundian citizens may stay in Italy is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Burundian citizens apply
Italy has no embassy or career consulate in Burundi, and its honorary consulate in Bujumbura normally does not issue visas. Burundian citizens apply through a mission of Italy accredited to Burundi from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Italy for visas; the official visa portal of Italy names the right place.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Burundian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Burundian citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Burundian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Burundi
Italian 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 Italy?
Burundian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
Is there an embassy of Italy in Burundi?
No. Italy has no embassy in Burundi, only honorary consulates in Bujumbura. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Kampala, Uganda for Burundi.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Italian citizens receive their visa for Burundi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Burundian citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Burundian citizens need a visa for Italy obtained in advance.
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.