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BurundiBurundi visa requirements for Burkina Faso citizens (2026)
Visa on arrival. Burkina Faso passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Burundi. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
Visa on arrival, no advance application needed.
VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated
Burundi entry requirements for Burkina Faso citizens
- Requirement
- Visa on arrival
- Allowed stay
- Per visa terms
What to bring to Burundi
- Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
- Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which)
- Return or onward ticket
- Hotel booking or host address
- Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)
Easier alternatives for Burkina Faso passport holders
Countries in Eastern Africa and other popular destinations with simpler entry for the Burkina Faso passport than Burundi, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.
| Destination | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | Visa-free | 60 days |
Burundi at a glance for travellers
- 198 of 198 passports can enter Burundi without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
- The Burkina Faso passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 51 destinations in our dataset.
Sources and last checked
| What | Official source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Official portal | Burundi Ministry of Foreign Affairs | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO, Burundi entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Burkina Faso citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Burkina Faso passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Burundi. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
What documents do Burkina Faso passport holders need for Burundi?
Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address; Passport photo (some border posts ask for one).
Do Burkina Faso passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Burundi?
No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.