São Tomé and Príncipe
Burundi
Burundi visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Burundi issues citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Burundian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
BurundiSão Tomé and Príncipe e-Visa São Tomé and Príncipe visa for citizens of Burundi
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 São Tomé and Príncipe 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 citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Burundi
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Burundi for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Burundi.
How citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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 citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Rwanda admits citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free.
Burundian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe requires a visa from Burundian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Burundi?
Burundi issues citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe stay in Burundi?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Burundi for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Burundian citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
São Tomé and Príncipe requires a visa from Burundian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Burundi visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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.