Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Passport NoteNationals wishing
to travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo will not be permitted to enter if their passport contains a visa or an entry/exit stamp from Burundi.
PassportsValid passport for at least six months and with at least one blank page required by all nationals referred to in chart above.
VisasRequired by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Passengers arriving at Bujumbura airport from countries where Burundi does not have diplomatic representation can obtain visas on arrival providing they have previously informed their travel agency of their passport number, identity and flight details
(Burundi embassies are located in Belgium, Canada, France, Germany and the USA).
Those who are continuing onto a third country within 72 hours may also obtain a visa upon arrival. It is better to obtain a visa in advance from the nearest Burundi embassy.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.
Types of Visa and CostTourist or
Business (valid for up to 30 days): US$80 or US$40 (non-US citizens) or €50; single- or multiple-entry. The validity of the visa is at the discretion of the Immigration Department. A transit visa is not required for passengers continuing their journey to a third country if staying up to 24 hours, provided holding valid onward documentation and not leaving the airport. If staying up to 72 hours, a fee of US$10 is required. A Re-entry Permit is required for all alien residents.
Applications to:Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see
General Info.
Working Days RequiredTwo. Applications should be made as far as possible in advance of the intended date of departure. A rush fee of US$25 is available.
WarningTravelers are advised against all but essential travel to Burundi, including Bujumbura. Although the security situation across Burundi has stabilized, the threat of ambush by rebel elements remains, particularly in Bujumbura Rural and Bubanza provinces. On 31 December 2007, a French aid worker for ACF (Action Contre la Faim) was killed and another injured when a gunman opened fire on their vehicle in the Ruvigi region, about 170km east of Bujumbura.
Travelers are advised against all travel to the rural border areas with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This is because cross-border incursions by armed guerrillas operating from both countries still occur sporadically.
Travelers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth OfficeTel: 0845 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travel Health | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Diphtheria | Yes | |
| Hepatitis A | Yes | |
| Malaria | Yes | |
| Rabies | Sometimes | |
| Tetanus | Yes | |
| Typhoid | Yes | |
| Yellow Fever | Yes* | |
Health CareFull medical insurance, including repatriation, is essential. Medical supplies are limited. In the event of a serious accident, evacuation by air ambulance may be required.
Note* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers over one year of age arriving from infected areas.
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