Zambia
Burundi
Burundi visa for Zambian citizens
Entry requirement
Burundi issues Zambian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- 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 Zambia
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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 Zambia 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Zambian citizens can stay in Burundi
Zambian citizens may stay in Burundi for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Burundi.
How Zambian citizens apply
Zambian 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 Zambian citizens
Tanzania and Rwanda admit Zambian citizens visa-free.
Burundian citizens travelling to Zambia
Burundian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Zambia, valid for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Zambia and Burundi.
Frequently asked questions
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Burundi issues Zambian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Zambian citizens stay in Burundi?
Zambian citizens can stay in Burundi for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Burundian citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Burundian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Zambia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Zambian citizens enter Burundi visa-free?
No; Zambian 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.