Visa policy of Burundi
# Visa policy of Burundi

Starting December 3, 2021, all visitors to Burundi, unless they come from one of the visa-exempt countries mentioned below, can obtain a visa upon arrival at Bujumbura International Airport (Melchior Ndadaye) and all land borders. They can also obtain from one of the Burundian diplomatic missions before entering the country.

## Visa exemption

Citizens of the following 6 countries can visit Burundi without a visa for up to 3 months:

* Democratic Republic of $Congo^1$
* Kenya
* $Rwanda^1$
* South Sudan
* Tanzania
* Uganda

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Holders of diplomatic passports of Turkey and diplomatic and service category passports of Brazil, China and Russia do not require a visa. Holders of passports for public affairs of China do not require a visa.

A visa waiver memorandum was signed with the United Arab Emirates in January 2019 but it is not yet in force.

## Visa on arrival

Passengers of all countries requiring a visa for Burundi can now request it upon arrival at Bujumbura International Airport (Melchior Ndadaye) and all land borders for a maximum stay of 1 month.

## Transit

Passengers with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country. They must stay in the international transit area of the airport and have documents required for the next destination.

