Russia
Burundi
Burundi visa for Russian citizens
Entry requirement
Burundi issues Russian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at burundiemb.ru
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Burundian citizens travelling to Russia
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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.
For a trip from Russia to Burundi, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Russian citizens can stay in Burundi
Russian citizens may stay in Burundi for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Burundi.
How Russian citizens apply
Russian 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 Russia
Russia requires Burundian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Burundi issues Russian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Russian citizens stay in Burundi?
Russian citizens can stay in Burundi for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Burundian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Russia requires Burundian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Russian citizens enter Burundi visa-free?
No; Russian 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.