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ZambiaZambia visa requirements for Burundi citizens (2026)
Visa on arrival. Burundi passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Zambia. 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
Zambia entry requirements for Burundi citizens
- Requirement
- Visa on arrival
- Allowed stay
- Per visa terms
What to bring to Zambia
- 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 Burundi passport holders
Countries in Eastern Africa and other popular destinations with simpler entry for the Burundi passport than Zambia, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.
| Destination | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | Visa-free | 180 days |
Zambia at a glance for travellers
- 145 of 198 passports can enter Zambia without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
- The Burundi passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 44 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 | Zambia e-Visa portal | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO, Zambia 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 Burundi citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Burundi passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Zambia. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
What documents do Burundi passport holders need for Zambia?
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 Burundi passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Zambia?
No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.