Passport

Burundi passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Burundi passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Burundi flag
18Visa-free
43eVisa
28Visa on arrival
109Visa required

Burundi passport at a glance

With a Burundi passport you can enter 18 destinations visa-free and 28 with a visa on arrival, so 46 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 43 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 109 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Burundi

Do Burundi passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Burundi passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Burundi passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa10141415
Asia281922
Europe00243
North America42512
Oceania1328
South America1119

Longest visa-free stays

Where Burundi passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 18
eVisa 43
Visa on arrival 28
Visa required 109

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Burundi passport holders visit without a visa?

Burundi passport holders can visit 18 destinations visa-free, including Singapore, Kenya, Philippines, Tanzania, Rwanda, Mauritius and others. Adding the 28 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 46 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Burundi passport holders?

28 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Burundi passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Senegal, Ghana, Cape Verde, Bolivia, Macau and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Burundi passport holders travel with an eVisa?

43 destinations let Burundi passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, Georgia, Vietnam, Qatar, Oman and others.

Do Burundi passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Burundi passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Burundi passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Burundi passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Burundi passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Burundi passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

Compare other passports from Africa

About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

Connecting through a third country? Read when a layover needs a transit visa.