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Burundi visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rican citizens receive their visa for Burundi at the border; it covers 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 Costa Rica
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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.
Costa Rican citizens planning a trip to Burundi can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Burundi
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Burundi for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Burundi.
How Costa Rican citizens apply
Costa Rican 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.
Burundian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Burundian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Costa Rican citizens receive their visa for Burundi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Burundi?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Burundi for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Burundian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Burundian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Burundi visa-free?
No; Costa Rican 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.