New Zealand
Burundi
Burundi visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
New Zealand 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 New Zealand
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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.
New Zealand 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 New Zealand citizens can stay in Burundi
New Zealand citizens may stay in Burundi for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Burundi.
How New Zealand citizens apply
New Zealand 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 New Zealand citizens
Rwanda admits New Zealand citizens visa-free.
Burundian citizens travelling to New Zealand
New Zealand requires Burundian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Burundi?
New Zealand citizens receive their visa for Burundi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Burundi?
New Zealand citizens can stay in Burundi for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Burundian citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
New Zealand requires Burundian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can New Zealand citizens enter Burundi visa-free?
No; New Zealand 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.