Zimbabwe
Burundi
Burundi visa for Zimbabwean citizens
Entry requirement
Zimbabwean 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
Burundian citizens travelling to Zimbabwe
BurundiZimbabwe Visa on arrival Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwean citizens can stay in Burundi
Zimbabwean citizens may stay in Burundi for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Burundi.
How Zimbabwean citizens apply
Zimbabwean 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 Zimbabwean citizens
Tanzania, DR Congo and Rwanda admit Zimbabwean citizens visa-free.
Burundian citizens travelling to Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe issues Burundian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Zimbabwe and Burundi.
Frequently asked questions
Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Zimbabwean citizens receive their visa for Burundi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can Zimbabwean citizens stay in Burundi?
Zimbabwean citizens can stay in Burundi for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Burundian citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe issues Burundian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Zimbabwean citizens enter Burundi visa-free?
No; Zimbabwean 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.