Burundi Visa on arrival: Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide

Visa on Arrival
Burundi

Assistance Fee

S$ 65 .00
S$100 35% OFF

+ Government fee (paid to authorities)

Visa on arrival: USD 90 · e-Visa: USD 90

See official fee details

Burundi Visa on arrival at a glance

Government visa fee
USD 90
HolidaySG service fee
S$65.00
Processing time
at arrival
Maximum stay
30 days
Visa required?
Indian passport holders arriving at Bujumbura International Airport
Arrival card
Arrival card
Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014). Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from our service fee. Refund Policy: Service fee is non-refundable. Embassy fees will be refunded only if HolidaySG has not yet submitted payment to the embassy.

Do you need a visa to Burundi?

Travellers from East African Community citizens. can generally enter Burundi without a visa. Indian passport holders arriving at Bujumbura International Airport

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from East African Community citizens. do not require a visa for Burundi for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (MFA Singapore travel page (Burundi)) · Last verified 19 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Burundi visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026
Online application available — Burundi runs an official e-visa system (migration.gov.bi). Indian passport holders should apply for the e-visa online; a visa on arrival is also available at Bujumbura airport. Yellow fever vaccination is required.
Visa on arrival: Yes Online application: Yes

Visa on arrival

Official fee: USD 90
Validity
short stay
Max stay
30 days
Time to approval
at arrival
Processing time
at arrival
Where to apply
airport (visa on arrival)

Who needs it: Indian passport holders arriving at Bujumbura International Airport

Visa-free: East African Community citizens.

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6+ months
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate
  • Return/onward ticket
  • Proof of accommodation

Arrival card: Arrival card

Yellow fever certificate mandatory.

Source: MFA Singapore travel page (Burundi) · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

e-Visa (tourist)

Official fee: USD 90
Validity
single entry, generally valid for the stated stay
Max stay
30 days
Time to approval
around 3 business days
Processing time
around 3 business days
Where to apply
official e-visa portal (migration.gov.bi)

Who needs it: Indian and most foreign passport holders

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
  • Passport-size photo
  • Return/onward ticket
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

HolidaySG assistance fee: S$65 S$100 per applicant — official government fees above are separate. Apply now

Who can apply

Indian passport holders arriving at Bujumbura International Airport

Burundi visa requirements by nationality

Top 30 passports
Passport Requirement Max stay Need help?
🇸🇬Singapore Visa on arrival — No visa needed
🇲🇾Malaysia Visa on arrival — No visa needed
🇮🇳India Visa on arrival — No visa needed
🇮🇩Indonesia Visa on arrival — No visa needed
🇵🇭Philippines Visa on arrival — No visa needed
🇨🇳China Visa on arrival — No visa needed
🇻🇳Vietnam Visa on arrival — No visa needed
🇹🇭Thailand Visa on arrival — No visa needed
🇯🇵Japan Visa on arrival — No visa needed
🇰🇷South Korea Visa on arrival — No visa needed
🇦🇺Australia Visa on arrival — No visa needed
🇬🇧United Kingdom Visa on arrival — No visa needed
🇺🇸United States Visa on arrival — No visa needed
🇨🇦Canada Visa on arrival — No visa needed
🇩🇪Germany Visa on arrival — No visa needed
🇫🇷France Visa on arrival — No visa needed
🇦🇪UAE Visa on arrival — No visa needed
🇵🇰Pakistan Visa on arrival — No visa needed
🇧🇩Bangladesh Visa on arrival — No visa needed
🇱🇰Sri Lanka Visa on arrival — No visa needed
🇭🇰Hong Kong Visa on arrival — No visa needed
🇹🇼Taiwan Visa on arrival — No visa needed
🇳🇿New Zealand Visa on arrival — No visa needed
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia Visa on arrival — No visa needed
🇧🇷Brazil Visa on arrival — No visa needed
🇷🇺Russia Visa on arrival — No visa needed
🇿🇦South Africa Visa on arrival — No visa needed
🇳🇬Nigeria Visa on arrival — No visa needed
🇪🇬Egypt Visa on arrival — No visa needed
🇲🇲Myanmar Visa on arrival — No visa needed

General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.

Burundi visa — frequently asked questions

Singaporeans can obtain a visa on arrival in Burundi; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.
Indians can obtain a visa on arrival in Burundi; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.
Malaysians can obtain a visa on arrival in Burundi; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.
Filipinos can obtain a visa on arrival in Burundi; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.
Chinese nationals can obtain a visa on arrival in Burundi; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.
The official government fee for the Visa on arrival is USD 90. HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65 per applicant (usually S$100).
Visa on arrival: at arrival. Apply well before your travel date; we track your application until the outcome.
Typically: Passport valid 6+ months; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Return/onward ticket; Proof of accommodation. Exact requirements depend on your nationality — we send a personalised checklist.
Yes. Burundi's official immigration portal (migration.gov.bi) issues electronic visas.
Yes. Indian passport holders can also obtain a visa on arrival at Bujumbura International Airport, though the e-visa in advance is recommended.
The single-entry tourist visa is commonly around USD 90; confirm the current fee on the official portal.
Yes. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required to enter Burundi.
The standard tourist visa allows up to 30 days.
Approximately 3 business days; apply several days before departure.
Valid passport, photo, return ticket, accommodation proof and yellow fever certificate.
Use the official government portal migration.gov.bi; avoid unofficial agents.

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