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Burundi visa for Surinamese citizens
Entry requirement
Surinamese 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 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Burundian citizens travelling to Suriname
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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 Suriname 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 Surinamese citizens can stay in Burundi
Surinamese citizens may stay in Burundi for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Burundi.
How Surinamese citizens apply
Surinamese 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.
Burundian citizens travelling to Suriname
Burundian citizens do not need a visa for Suriname, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Surinamese citizens receive their visa for Burundi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can Surinamese citizens stay in Burundi?
Surinamese citizens can stay in Burundi for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Burundian citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Burundian citizens do not need a visa for Suriname, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Can Surinamese citizens enter Burundi visa-free?
No; Surinamese 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.