Sri Lanka
Burundi
Burundi visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lanka
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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 Sri Lanka 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Burundi
Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Burundi for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Burundi.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lankan citizens
Rwanda admits Sri Lankan citizens visa-free.
Burundian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Burundian citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Sri Lanka and Burundi.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Sri Lankan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Burundi, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Sri Lankan citizens stay in Burundi?
Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Burundi for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Burundian citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Burundian citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Burundi visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan 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.