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Burundi entry requirements
What you need to enter Burundi: visa rules by passport, vaccines, arrival airports and practical details for your trip.
Travel advice. Some regions have security risks. Check your foreign ministry's travel advice for the areas you plan to visit.
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the embassy before you book.
Visa rules by passport
| Passports | Entry | Fee | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 14 passports we cover | Visa on arrival | See portal | Up to 1 month |
Most EU passports: Apply online or get the visa on arrival at Bujumbura airport and land borders.
Detailed guide for your passport
Health and vaccines
Yellow fever. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all arriving travellers (usually from 9 months or 1 year of age).
Malaria. Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
Routine vaccines should be up to date. Travel clinics commonly also discuss hepatitis A, typhoid and, for longer rural stays, rabies. Book 6 to 8 weeks before departure.
Practical details
- Capital
- Gitega
- Currency
- Burundian franc (BIF)
- Languages
- Kirundi, French, English
- Plug types
- C, E
- Best time
- June to August
- Main airports
- Bujumbura (BJM)
Highlights of Burundi
- Lake Tanganyika beaches
- Kibira National Park
- Gishora drum sanctuary
Frequently asked questions
Do EU citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Yes. Most EU passport holders need a visa (visa on arrival).
Is a yellow fever vaccination required for Burundi?
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all arriving travellers (usually from 9 months or 1 year of age).
Is there malaria in Burundi?
Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
What is the best time to visit Burundi?
June to August is generally the best time to visit.
What currency is used in Burundi?
The currency is the Burundian franc (BIF). Cards work in cities and larger hotels; carry some cash for markets and rural areas.
Sources
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
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