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Nigeria visa for Burundian citizens
Entry requirement
Nigeria requires a visa from Burundian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Nigeria visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at bujumbura.foreignaffairs.gov.ng
Which Nigeria visa?
Short Visit Visa (e-Visa), Nigeria Immigration Service e-Visa portal
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually 30 days per visit (single entry) within a 90-day validity; transit 1 to 7 days
- Processing time
- 48 hours where there is no local objection (NIS Service Level Agreement, April 2026)
Nigeria’s official site for the e-Visa is evisa.immigration.gov.ng. Processing time, as Nigeria states it: 48 hours where there is no local objection (NIS Service Level Agreement, April 2026). Longest stay on the e-Visa: Usually 30 days per visit (single entry) within a 90-day validity; transit 1 to 7 days.
Nigerian missions in Burundi
- Embassy of Nigeria in Bujumbura
No. 44 Avenue Gihungu Quartier Kabondo, Bujumbura, Burundi
Today · Closed
Nigeria has 1 mission in Burundi, with its embassy in Bujumbura.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Burundi
NigeriaBurundi Visa on arrival Burundi visa for citizens of Nigeria
Travel advice for Nigeria
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- 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.
Burundian citizens planning a trip to Nigeria can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Nigeria at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 11 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Nigeria (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Nigeria (updated 21 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Burundian citizens can stay in Nigeria
Burundian citizens may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.
How Burundian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Nigeria is applied for online on its official government portal; Burundian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Nigeria’s neighbours for Burundian citizens
Benin admits Burundian citizens visa-free. Niger requires Burundian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Burundi
Nigerian 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 Nigeria?
Nigeria requires a visa from Burundian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Burundian citizens stay in Nigeria?
Burundian citizens can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Nigerian embassy in Burundi?
The Nigerian embassy in Burundi is in Bujumbura.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Nigerian citizens receive their visa for Burundi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Burundian citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?
No; Burundian citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria.
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.