Burundi
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Burundian citizens
Entry requirement
The United Kingdom requires Burundian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Standard Visitor visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £135
- Processing time
- Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment
All visa types for the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom’s tourist visa costs £135 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.
British missions in Burundi
- Embassy of the United Kingdom in Bujumbura
Place de l'Indépendance, Bujumbura
The United Kingdom has 1 mission in Burundi, with its embassy in Bujumbura.
British citizens travelling to Burundi
United KingdomBurundi Visa on arrival Burundi visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 United Kingdom, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Burundian citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
How long Burundian citizens may stay in the United Kingdom 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 British embassy in Bujumbura, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Burundian citizens
Ireland requires Burundian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to Burundi
British 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 the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Burundian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the British embassy in Burundi?
The British embassy in Burundi is in Bujumbura.
How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for Burundi?
British citizens can get a visa on arrival in Burundi, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Burundian citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Burundian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom 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.