Prepare for your arrival visa
Check the accepted arrival points, documents and payment arrangements 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.
Costs & timing
Government charges and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final fee.
Government fees
- Single entry
- USD 90
Practical tips for Burundi
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
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 at a glance
- Capital
- Gitega
- Currency
- BIF
- Calling code
- +257
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Eswatini need a visa for Burundi?
For tourism in Burundi, travelers using an ordinary passport from Eswatini should prepare for a visa on arrival. Use the airport entry-visa form or the visa service at Melchior Ndadaye International Airport. Embassy applications are also available. The published short-visit limit is 1 month per visit; follow any shorter period on your granted permission.
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. Check the official payment page for exemptions and any additional charges.
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 websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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