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.
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/