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Japan visa for Burundian citizens
Entry requirement
Japan requires Burundian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Japan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Japan visa?
Temporary Visitor (short-term stay: tourism, business, visits)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer
- Processing time
- About one week for a complete visa application
Japan’s official site for the tourist visa is services.digital.go.jp. Processing time, as Japan states it: About one week for a complete visa application. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer.
Where Burundian citizens apply for a visa for Japan
Japan has no embassy or consulate in Burundi on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Japan in Kigali166 km
35, KG7 Avenue, Kigali
- Embassy of Japan in Kampala511 km
Kyadondo Road 8, Kampala
- Embassy of Japan in Nairobi801 km
Hill Lane, Nairobi
The nearest Japanese missions to Gitega are in Kigali, Rwanda (166 km from Gitega), Kampala, Uganda (511 km) and Nairobi, Kenya (801 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Burundi is decided by Japan, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Japanese citizens travelling to Burundi
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Travel advice for Japan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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 Japan, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Japan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Japan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Japan (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Burundian citizens can stay in Japan
How long Burundian citizens may stay in Japan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Burundian citizens apply
Japan has no embassy or career consulate in Burundi. Burundian citizens apply through a mission of Japan accredited to Burundi from abroad; the official visa portal of Japan names the right place.
Japanese citizens travelling to Burundi
Japanese 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 Japan?
Japan requires Burundian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Japan in Burundi?
No. Japan has no embassy in Burundi. The nearest Japanese embassy is in Kigali, Rwanda, 166 km from Gitega.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Japanese citizens can get a visa on arrival in Burundi, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Burundian citizens enter Japan visa-free?
No; Burundian citizens need a visa for Japan 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.