Sierra Leone
Burundi
Burundi visa for Sierra Leonean citizens
Entry requirement
Sierra Leonean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Burundi, valid for stays of 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 Sierra Leone
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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.
Sierra Leonean 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in Burundi
Sierra Leonean citizens may stay in Burundi for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Burundi.
How Sierra Leonean citizens apply
Sierra Leonean 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 Sierra Leonean citizens
Rwanda admits Sierra Leonean citizens visa-free.
Burundian citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
Burundian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone, valid for stays of up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Sierra Leone and Burundi.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Sierra Leonean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Burundi, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Sierra Leonean citizens stay in Burundi?
Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in Burundi for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Burundian citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Burundian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sierra Leone, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Sierra Leonean citizens enter Burundi visa-free?
No; Sierra Leonean 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.