South Sudan
Burundi
Burundi visa for South Sudanese citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by South Sudanese citizens for Burundi, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 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 South Sudan
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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.
Before travelling from South Sudan to Burundi, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 South Sudanese citizens can stay in Burundi
South Sudanese citizens may stay in Burundi for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Burundi.
Burundi’s neighbours for South Sudanese citizens
Tanzania and Rwanda admit South Sudanese citizens visa-free.
Burundian citizens travelling to South Sudan
Burundian citizens receive their visa for South Sudan at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Burundi?
No visa is needed by South Sudanese citizens for Burundi, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can South Sudanese citizens stay in Burundi?
South Sudanese citizens can stay in Burundi for up to 90 days.
Do Burundian citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Burundian citizens receive their visa for South Sudan at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can South Sudanese citizens enter Burundi visa-free?
Yes, South Sudanese citizens can enter Burundi without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.