How Indian passport holders get a visa for Burundi: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: Visa on arrival OR eVisa — apply online
- Government fee: USD 90 (~₹7,500) for both eVisa and VOA at Bujumbura International Airport.
- Processing time: eVisa: ~3 working days (up to 5). VOA: 15-30 minutes at airport.
- Maximum stay: 30 days (1 month) per entry.
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 70/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages
- Recent passport-size photo
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel booking or invitation letter
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory)
- USD cash for VOA OR email + card for eVisa payment
How & where to apply
Two options: (1) VOA at Bujumbura International Airport (Melchior Ndadaye, BJM) or land borders — USD 90 cash; (2) eVisa online at migration.gov.bi for pre-approval. Burundi eVisa (official, migration.gov.bi)
Transit & connections
Airside transit through Bujumbura (BJM) for non-Burundian destinations does not require entry.
How Burundi compares in Africa
With an ease score of 70/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. Indians can get a Burundi visa on arrival — but check the entry-port and cash/fee conditions below before flying.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇮 Burundi | Visa on arrival OR eVisa — apply online | USD 90 (~₹7,500) for both eVisa and VOA at Bujumbura International Airport. | eVisa: ~3 working days (up to 5). VOA: 15-30 minutes at airport. |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | Visa-free — 60 days on arrival | No visa fee. MauPass digital declaration is free. | Stamp issued at SSR International Airport on arrival |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | Visa-free — Travel Authorisation required online | Standard: €10 (≈ ₹950) processed in 24h. Premium: €30 (≈ ₹2,850) processed in 6h. | Standard 24 hours, Premium 6 hours |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | eTA — Electronic Travel Authorisation online | USD 30 + USD 2 service fee = USD 32 (≈ ₹2,700) | Usually within 3 working days |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 25 single-entry / USD 60 multiple-entry (≈ ₹2,100 / ₹5,000) | Usually 3–7 working days |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 50 single-entry (90 days) / USD 100 multiple-entry (12 months) — ≈ ₹4,200 / ₹8,400 | Usually 2–5 working days; apply at least 10 days before travel |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 62 (30 days single-entry) / USD 152 (90 days single-entry) — ≈ ₹5,200 / ₹12,800 | Standard 3 working days; same-day option available at higher fee |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
Yellow fever certificate is MANDATORY at port of entry. Researched May 2026. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://migration.gov.bi/
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Burundi?
Visa on arrival OR eVisa — apply online. Yellow fever certificate is MANDATORY at port of entry. Researched May 2026.
What documents do Indians need for a Burundi visa?
Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages; Recent passport-size photo; Confirmed return ticket; Hotel booking or invitation letter; Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory); USD cash for VOA OR email + card for eVisa payment
How long does a Burundi visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: eVisa: ~3 working days (up to 5). VOA: 15-30 minutes at airport.. Government fee: USD 90 (~₹7,500) for both eVisa and VOA at Bujumbura International Airport.. Maximum stay: 30 days (1 month) per entry..
How do Indians apply for a Burundi visa?
Two options: (1) VOA at Bujumbura International Airport (Melchior Ndadaye, BJM) or land borders — USD 90 cash; (2) eVisa online at migration.gov.bi for pre-approval. Official source: https://migration.gov.bi/
Is a Burundi visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 70/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Burundi visa online or on arrival?
Indians can get a Burundi visa on arrival — but check the entry-port and cash/fee conditions below before flying.
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