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Burundi visa for Sudanese citizens

Entry requirement

Visa on arrival up to 30 days

Sudanese citizens receive their visa for Burundi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Maximum stay
30 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for Burundi

Burundian citizens travelling to 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 No travel warning

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 Sudan 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 no travel warning for Burundi (updated 27 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Sudanese citizens can stay in Burundi

Sudanese citizens may stay in Burundi for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Burundi.

How Sudanese citizens apply

Sudanese 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 Sudanese citizens

Rwanda admits Sudanese citizens visa-free.

Burundian citizens travelling to Sudan

Sudan requires Burundian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Sudanese citizens need a visa for Burundi?

Sudanese citizens receive their visa for Burundi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

How long can Sudanese citizens stay in Burundi?

Sudanese citizens can stay in Burundi for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.

Do Burundian citizens need a visa for Sudan?

Sudan requires Burundian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can Sudanese citizens enter Burundi visa-free?

No; Sudanese citizens need a visa on arrival in Burundi.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.