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Do I Need a Visa for Burundi?
All US citizens must have a visa to travel to Burundi, and this visa must be obtained before you depart. Visas to Burundi permit either a single or multiple entries into the country, depending on your travel plans. In addition to a visa, travelers visiting Burundi must also have a passport that will be valid for six months after they depart the country and properly documented proof of having received the Yellow Fever vaccine.
Is A … | A Burundi Entry Requirement? |
---|---|
Passport | Yes |
Passport Validity | 6 months from arrival date |
Blank Passport Pages | Multiple blank pages |
Visa | Yes |
Vaccinations | Yellow fever vaccination is required |
Sources: Embassy of Burundi and U.S. State Department
Can I Obtain My Visa for Burundi on Arrival?
No. As of April 2015, the government of Burundi stopped issuing visas at the airport or other port of arrival. Therefore, it is necessary to obtain your visa for Burundi via the Embassy of Burundi that is located in Washington, DC. It is best to have a travel document expert handle this process for you to serve as a liaison between you and the Burundian official issuing the visa in case there are questions about the application or additional materials are needed to support the visa application.
What Types of Materials Support My Burundi Visa Application?
To apply for a Burundian visa, you will need:
- Valid Passport
- Passport Photos that meet the Embassy of Burundi’s requirements
- Proof of Travel Arrangements
- Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate
- Proof of Hotel Reservations
- Properly Completed Burundi Visa Application Form, in duplicate
- Money Order
Depending on the details of your trip to Burundi, you may also need:
- Business Introduction Letter
Confused by the document requirements for travel to Burundi? Let the Burundi visa experts help! Call for expert advice.
How Do I Obtain My Visa for Burundi?
Call ! Passport Health Passports and Visas handles all details of your Burundi visa application on your behalf, saving you valuable time and effort. We provide you with automatic updates about the status of your application, a dedicated Travel Services Representative for any questions you may have, a step by step application kit, visa application review service, pre-paid shipping labels, and hand delivery of your documents to the Embassy of Burundi. Once your visa is issued, we securely mail the document back to you.
What Else Do I Need to Do Before Traveling to Burundi?
Make sure your US passport has six months of validity left after the date you plan to exit Burundi. If your passport does not meet this requirement, your visa application is likely to be denied. Luckily, we can get you a new passport in as few as 1-3 business days.
Proof of the Yellow Fever vaccine is required to enter Burundi. Schedule an appointment at the Passport Health travel clinic nearest to you to receive the Yellow Fever vaccine, have it properly documented, and receive all of the other vaccines, medications, and travel supplies you need for a safe trip to Burundi.
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On This Page:
Do I Need a Visa for Burundi?
Can I Obtain My Visa for Burundi on Arrival?
What Types of Materials Support My Burundi Visa Application?
How Do I Obtain My Visa for Burundi?
What Else Do I Need to Do Before Traveling to Burundi?