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Burundi visa for Ugandan citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 90 days

Ugandan citizens can visit Burundi without a visa for up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 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 Uganda

BurundiUganda Visa-free, 90 days Uganda visa for citizens of Burundi

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 Uganda 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Ugandan citizens can stay in Burundi

Ugandan citizens may stay in Burundi for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Burundi.

Burundi’s neighbours for Ugandan citizens

Tanzania and Rwanda admit Ugandan citizens visa-free.

Burundian citizens travelling to Uganda

No visa is needed by Burundian citizens for Uganda, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Uganda and Burundi.

Frequently asked questions

Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Burundi?

Ugandan citizens can visit Burundi without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long can Ugandan citizens stay in Burundi?

Ugandan citizens can stay in Burundi for up to 90 days.

Do Burundian citizens need a visa for Uganda?

No visa is needed by Burundian citizens for Uganda, for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Ugandan citizens enter Burundi visa-free?

Yes, Ugandan citizens can enter Burundi without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.

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.