Prepare for a visa on arrival
Check eligible arrival points, required documents, and how to pay before departure.
Choose online or arrival issuance
Use the airport entry-visa form or the visa service at Melchior Ndadaye International Airport. Embassy applications are also available.
Use an eligible entry point
Use Burundi Immigration airport visa service. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Check the permission you receive
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Fees
Check the government charges that apply to your trip.
What it costs
- Visa fee
- USD 90
Published government charges. Check the official service for the final total before you pay.
Before and during your visit to Burundi
Gather your accommodation and local contact details
Keep your hotel or host address, local contact number, passport scan and photo ready before starting the airport visa form.
Burundi travel essentials
- Capital
- Gitega
- Currency
- BIF
- Calling code
- +257
Burundi entry questions
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Burundi?
For tourism in Burundi, ordinary passport holders from Afghanistan can get a visa on arrival at an eligible entry point. The stay limit is 1 month per visit.
How long can I stay in Burundi?
The short-visit limit is 1 month per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much is the government fee?
USD 90 for one entry.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official visa and entry guidance
Confirm Burundi’s requirements directly with government authorities.
Who this guide covers
Short tourist visits to Burundi with an ordinary Afghanistan passport. Residence, travel documents, and purpose can affect the rules. Confirm the official guidance before travel; border authorities decide admission and your permitted stay.
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