Burundi
Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo visa for Burundian citizens
Entry requirement
The Republic of the Congo requires Burundian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Republic of the Congo visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Republic of the Congo visa?
Tourist and visit visa (15-day or 91-day visa in Paris)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Paris: 15 days or 91 days depending on the visa bought. Washington: tourist visa valid three months (90 days) with multiple entries; six months for US citizens.
- Fee
- €55
- Processing time
- Washington: 7 to 10 business days, no rush service. Paris: express service available at double the fee.
All visa types for the Republic of the Congo
For the tourist visa, the Republic of the Congo’s official sources give a standard fee of €55, and applications are made on ambacongofr.org. Processing time, as the Republic of the Congo states it: Washington: 7 to 10 business days, no rush service. Paris: express service available at double the fee. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Paris: 15 days or 91 days depending on the visa bought. Washington: tourist visa valid three months (90 days) with multiple entries; six months for US citizens.
Where Burundian citizens apply for a visa for the Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo 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 the Republic of the Congo in Juba942 km
Juba Bypass, Juba
- Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Kinshasa1,628 km
Boulevard du 30 Juin, Kinshasa
- 2,202 km
Measured from Gitega, embassies and consulates of the Republic of the Congo are closest in Juba, South Sudan (942 km), Kinshasa, DR Congo (1,628 km) and Yaoundé, Cameroon (2,202 km). The Republic of the Congo sets which of its missions takes applications from Burundi; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Burundi
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Travel advice for the Republic of the Congo
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- 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.
Before travelling from Burundi to the Republic of the Congo, it helps to know the official travel advice: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of the Republic of the Congo (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Republic of the Congo (updated 22 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Burundian citizens can stay in the Republic of the Congo
How long Burundian citizens may stay in the Republic of the Congo is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Burundian citizens apply
The Republic of the Congo has no embassy or career consulate in Burundi. Burundian citizens apply through a mission of the Republic of the Congo accredited to Burundi from abroad; the official visa portal of the Republic of the Congo names the right place.
The Republic of the Congo’s neighbours for Burundian citizens
The Central African Republic and DR Congo admit Burundian citizens visa-free. Angola requires Burundian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo travelling to Burundi
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo 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 Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo requires Burundian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Burundi?
No. The Republic of the Congo has no embassy in Burundi. The nearest embassy of the Republic of the Congo is in Juba, South Sudan, 942 km from Gitega.
How much does the Republic of the Congo tourist visa cost?
The Republic of the Congo’s official sources give a standard fee of €55 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Washington: 7 to 10 business days, no rush service. Paris: express service available at double the fee.
Do citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for Burundi?
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo receive their visa for Burundi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Burundian citizens enter the Republic of the Congo visa-free?
No; Burundian citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo 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.