Burundi

Burundi visa

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A visa is required for this destination.

All applicants need an approval from Bujumbura. Processing times can vary greatly depending upon how quickly the consulate receives this approval.

All travelers entering or leaving Burundi must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test carried out before 72 hours of boarding. Upon arrival in Burundi, all travelers must be screened and comply with a strict 7 days confinement measure in one of the hotel establishments provided for this purpose.

All applicants need an approval from Bujumbura. Processing times can vary greatly depending upon how quickly the consulate receives this approval.

All travelers entering or leaving Burundi must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test carried out before 72 hours of boarding. Upon arrival in Burundi, all travelers must be screened and comply with a strict 7 days confinement measure in one of the hotel establishments provided for this purpose.

All travelers entering or leaving Burundi must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test carried out before 72 hours of boarding. Upon arrival in Burundi, all travelers must be screened and comply with a strict 7 days confinement measure in one of the hotel establishments provided for this purpose.

All applicants need an approval from Bujumbura. Processing times can vary greatly depending upon how quickly the consulate receives this approval.

All travelers entering or leaving Burundi must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test carried out before 72 hours of boarding. Upon arrival in Burundi, all travelers must be screened and comply with a strict 7 days confinement measure in one of the hotel establishments provided for this purpose.

All applicants need an approval from Bujumbura. Processing times can vary greatly depending upon how quickly the consulate receives this approval.

Select the type of Burundi Tourist visa application:

and send the following documents to VisaHQ:
  • Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.

  • Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

  • Passport-type photograph. Include 2 passport style photos, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.

  • Proof of status. Copy of Green Card (both sides) or other proof of legal status in the US (such as copy of I-20, US visa, H1B approval notice, etc. VisaHQ cannot assist US B1/B2 visa holders at this time.)

  • Itinerary. A copy of round trip tickets or detailed itinerary for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on itinerary.

  • Yellow fever . A copy of the International Certificate of Vaccination (ICV) for yellow fever. To learn more about the yellow fever vaccination or to locate a vaccination clinic, please visit the CDC's yellow fever resource page .

  • Proof of accommodation. A copy of confirmed hotel reservations or other lodgings for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on the reservation.

  • Business Support Letter. A support letter from the sending company which introduces the applicant, states the nature of the trip, and specifies the type and desired validity of the visa.
    The sample format for this letter can be found here

  • Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.

  • Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

  • Passport-type photograph. Include 2 passport style photos, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.

  • Itinerary. A copy of round trip tickets or detailed itinerary for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on itinerary.

  • Yellow fever . A copy of the International Certificate of Vaccination (ICV) for yellow fever. To learn more about the yellow fever vaccination or to locate a vaccination clinic, please visit the CDC's yellow fever resource page .

  • Proof of accommodation. A copy of confirmed hotel reservations or other lodgings for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on the reservation.

  • Personal invitation. If visiting friends or family, you must provide letter of invitation with the contact information of the host and visitor, purpose and duration of the visit, confirmation of accommodation including the address, signature and date.

  • Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.

  • Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

  • Passport-type photograph. Include 2 passport style photos, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.

  • Proof of status. Copy of Green Card (both sides) or other proof of legal status in the US (such as copy of I-20, US visa, H1B approval notice, etc. VisaHQ cannot assist US B1/B2 visa holders at this time.)

  • Itinerary. A copy of round trip tickets or detailed itinerary for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on itinerary.

  • Yellow fever . A copy of the International Certificate of Vaccination (ICV) for yellow fever. To learn more about the yellow fever vaccination or to locate a vaccination clinic, please visit the CDC's yellow fever resource page .

  • Proof of accommodation. A copy of confirmed hotel reservations or other lodgings for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on the reservation.

  • Invitation Letter. Copy of an invitation letter from family or friends in Burundi.

  • Multiple entry visa. If multiple entries are desired, a detailed letter explaining precisely why the multiple entry visa is necessary. The decision to grant or deny the Multiple entry visa to Burundi lays entirely with the Burundi Embassy.

  • Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.

  • Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

  • Passport-type photograph. Include 2 passport style photos, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.

  • Official invitation or approval. A letter from the US Department of State, sending department, or agency, addressed to "Embassy of Burundi, Washington D.C. ", explaining purpose of travel and dates of the trip. Letter must contain the applicant's name and the passport number.

  • Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.

  • Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

  • Passport-type photograph. Include 2 passport style photos, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.

  • Itinerary. A copy of round trip tickets or detailed itinerary for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on itinerary.

  • Yellow fever . A copy of the International Certificate of Vaccination (ICV) for yellow fever. To learn more about the yellow fever vaccination or to locate a vaccination clinic, please visit the CDC's yellow fever resource page .

  • Proof of accommodation. A copy of confirmed hotel reservations or other lodgings for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on the reservation.

  • Missionary Letter. A letter of invitation from the sponsor or host in the country of destination explaining the purpose of travel, length of stay, place of stay, and host's contact information.

Unfortunately, at this time VisaHQ does not provide service for

A visa is not required for this destination.

Additional information

    Burundi Tourist visa fees for citizens of United States of America

    Type of visaValidity
    Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa.
    Processing
    Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only.
    Embassy feeService feeTaxTotal cost
    Single entry (30 days stay)
    Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa.
    Up to 30 days
    Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only.
    15 business days
    Embassy fee:$70.00
    Service fee:$99.00
    Tax:$0.00
    Total cost:$169.00
    $169.00
    Single entry (30 days stay)
    Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa.
    Up to 30 days
    Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only.
    15 business days
    Embassy fee:$70.00
    Service fee:$99.00
    Tax:$0.00
    Total cost:$169.00
    $169.00
    Single entry (30 days stay)
    Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa.
    Up to 30 days
    Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only.
    15 business days
    Embassy fee:$70.00
    Service fee:$99.00
    Tax:$0.00
    Total cost:$169.00
    $169.00
    Single entry (30 days stay)
    Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa.
    Up to 30 days
    Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only.
    15 business days
    Embassy fee:$70.00
    Service fee:$209.00
    Tax:$0.00
    Total cost:$279.00
    $279.00
    Multiple entry (30 days stay)
    Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa.
    Up to 30 days
    Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only.
    15 business days
    Embassy fee:$90.00
    Service fee:$99.00
    Tax:$0.00
    Total cost:$189.00
    $189.00
    Multiple entry (30 days stay)
    Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa.
    Up to 30 days
    Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only.
    15 business days
    Embassy fee:$90.00
    Service fee:$99.00
    Tax:$0.00
    Total cost:$189.00
    $189.00
    Multiple entry (30 days stay)
    Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa.
    Up to 30 days
    Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only.
    15 business days
    Embassy fee:$90.00
    Service fee:$99.00
    Tax:$0.00
    Total cost:$189.00
    $189.00
    Multiple entry (30 days stay)
    Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa.
    Up to 30 days
    Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only.
    4 business days
    Embassy fee:$0.00
    Service fee:$209.00
    Tax:$0.00
    Total cost:$209.00
    $209.00
    Multiple entry (30 days stay)
    Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa.
    Up to 30 days
    Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only.
    15 business days
    Embassy fee:$90.00
    Service fee:$209.00
    Tax:$0.00
    Total cost:$299.00
    $299.00
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    Burundi COVID-19 travel restrictions

    • Entry is open
      Burundi's air borders are open for travel, while land borders remain closed, and few domestic restrictions are in place.
      Prior to arrival requirements
      Valid passport. Valid national passport with at least 6 month remaining validity after the date of departure.
      Valid visa. Please see the instructions above if visa is needed and apply.
      Negative COVID-19 test. Anyone arriving to Burundi will be required to present negative COVID-19 test results, no older than 72 hours.
      Upon arrival restrictions
      🏠Quarantine. International travelers arriving to Burundi will no longer be required to undergo a mandatory three-day quarantine.
      😷Masks are not required,
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    We take our job seriously. All passports that are submitted to VisaHQ for processing are covered for up to $500 against any loss or damage. If you choose FedEx when applying online, we will even cover your passport in transit to us and from us to you.

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