Burundi
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for Burundian citizens
Entry requirement
The Netherlands requires Burundian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Netherlands visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at nederlandwereldwijd.nl
Which Netherlands visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
All visa types for the Netherlands
The Netherlands’ tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is consular.mfaservices.nl. Processing time, as the Netherlands states it: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Dutch missions in Burundi
- Embassy of the Netherlands in Bujumbura
Place de l'Indépendance, Bujumbura
The Netherlands has 1 mission in Burundi, with its embassy in Bujumbura.
Dutch citizens travelling to Burundi
NetherlandsBurundi Visa on arrival Burundi visa for citizens of the Netherlands
Travel advice for the Netherlands
- 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 the Netherlands, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the Netherlands at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Netherlands (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Netherlands (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Burundian citizens can stay in the Netherlands
How long Burundian citizens may stay in the Netherlands 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 Dutch embassy in Bujumbura, or to a visa centre acting for the Netherlands; fees, documents and processing times are published by the Netherlands.
the Netherlands and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by the Netherlands lets Burundian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for Burundian citizens
Germany and Belgium require Burundian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Dutch citizens travelling to Burundi
Dutch 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 the Netherlands?
The Netherlands requires Burundian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Dutch embassy in Burundi?
The Dutch embassy in Burundi is in Bujumbura.
How much does the Netherlands tourist visa cost?
The Netherlands’ official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Dutch citizens receive their visa for Burundi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Burundian citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?
No; Burundian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands 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.