Burundi eVisa

بوروندي · Gitega · Africa

eVisa Level 3

Burundi offers an eVisa system that allows citizens of 51 countries to apply online. The fee is $90 USD with processing completed within 3-3 days. The visa is valid for 30 days with a maximum stay of 30 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry, and visa on arrival is also available.

$90

Fee (USD)

3 business days

Processing

30d

Validity

30d

Max stay

Verified: 2026-04-01 Source: migration.gov.bi

Requirements

✓ Valid passport (min 6 months validity beyond stay)

✓ Passport-size photo (white background)

✓ Return or onward travel ticket

✓ Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)

✓ Sufficient funds for stay

✓ Completed online application form

✓ Credit/debit card for payment

✓ Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from endemic country)

Key details

Entry type	Single
Multiple entry	Single entry only. VOA at Bujumbura airport is also single entry.
Passport validity	6 months
Blank pages	1 required
Biometric	Required
Print eVisa	Not required
Israeli stamp	Accepted
Insurance	Not required
Yellow fever	Required

Photo specifications

Size: 35x45 · 600x750 min

Background: white

Format: JPEG · max 1024KB

Face: 70-80%

Taken within: 6 months

Best time to visit

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Best OK

Long dry season. Cooler and drier. Avoid long rains (Mar-May).

Country information

🏛

Gitega

Capital

💱

BIF

Currency

📞

+257

Calling

🕐

+02:00

Timezone

👥

0.0M

Population

🗣

Kirundi

Language

Neighboring countries

DR CongoRwandaTanzania

Tips & warnings

⚡ Apply early — even though processing is fast, apply at least a week in advance.

⚡ Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from an endemic area.

⚡ Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months — check before applying.

⚡ Only apply through the official portal — avoid unofficial websites that charge extra fees.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Burundi eVisa cost? +

The Burundi eVisa costs $90 USD. Single entry only. VOA at Bujumbura airport is also single entry.

How long does Burundi eVisa processing take? +

Processing takes 3 business days.

What documents do I need for a Burundi eVisa? +

Valid passport (min 6 months validity beyond stay). Passport-size photo (white background). Return or onward travel ticket. Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter). Sufficient funds for stay. Completed online application form. Credit/debit card for payment. Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from endemic country).

How long is the Burundi eVisa valid? +

The visa is valid for 30 days from on arrival. Maximum stay is 30 days.

Can I get multiple entries for Burundi? +

Single entry only. VOA at Bujumbura airport is also single entry.