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Madagascar visa for Burundian citizens
Entry requirement
Burundian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Madagascar.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Madagascar visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Madagascar visa?
Where Burundian citizens apply for a visa for Madagascar
Madagascar 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
- 2,317 km
- Embassy of Madagascar in Pretoria2,488 km
Tait Street 90B, Pretoria
The nearest Malagasy missions to Gitega are in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (1,695 km from Gitega), Libreville, Gabon (2,317 km) and Pretoria, South Africa (2,488 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Burundi is decided by Madagascar, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Malagasy citizens travelling to Burundi
MadagascarBurundi Visa on arrival Burundi visa for citizens of Madagascar
Travel advice for Madagascar
- 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 Madagascar, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Madagascar at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 4 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Madagascar (updated 9 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Madagascar (updated 16 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Burundian citizens can stay in Madagascar
How long Burundian citizens may stay in Madagascar is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Burundian citizens apply
Madagascar has no embassy or career consulate in Burundi. Burundian citizens apply through a mission of Madagascar accredited to Burundi from abroad; the official visa portal of Madagascar names the right place.
Malagasy citizens travelling to Burundi
Malagasy 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 Madagascar?
Burundian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Madagascar.
Is there an embassy of Madagascar in Burundi?
No. Madagascar has no embassy in Burundi. The nearest Malagasy embassy is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1,695 km from Gitega.
Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Malagasy citizens can get a visa on arrival in Burundi, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Burundian citizens enter Madagascar visa-free?
No; Burundian citizens need a visa for Madagascar 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.