Ethiopia
Burundi
Burundi visa for Ethiopian citizens
Entry requirement
Ethiopian 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 Ethiopia
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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.
Ethiopian 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).
Good to know
How long Ethiopian citizens can stay in Burundi
Ethiopian citizens may stay in Burundi for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Burundi.
How Ethiopian citizens apply
Ethiopian 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 Ethiopian citizens
Rwanda admits Ethiopian citizens visa-free.
Burundian citizens travelling to Ethiopia
Ethiopia issues Burundian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Ethiopia and Burundi.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Ethiopian citizens receive their visa for Burundi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can Ethiopian citizens stay in Burundi?
Ethiopian citizens can stay in Burundi for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Burundian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Ethiopia issues Burundian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Ethiopian citizens enter Burundi visa-free?
No; Ethiopian 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.