Cape Verde
Burundi
Burundi visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verdean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Burundi, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Burundian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
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Travel advice for Burundi
- 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.
Before travelling from Cape Verde to Burundi, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Burundi at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 28 April 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Burundi (updated 21 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Burundi (updated 5 November 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Burundi
Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Burundi for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Burundi.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
Cape Verdean citizens receive the visa for Burundi at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Burundi’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Rwanda admits Cape Verdean citizens visa-free.
Burundian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Cape Verde issues Burundian citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Cape Verde and Burundi.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Cape Verdean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Burundi, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Cape Verdean citizens stay in Burundi?
Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Burundi for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Burundian citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Cape Verde issues Burundian citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Burundi visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean citizens need a visa on arrival in Burundi.
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.