Eritrea → Burundi
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BurundiBurundi visa requirements for Eritrea citizens (2026)
Visa on arrival. Eritrea 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 Eritrea 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 Eritrea passport holders
Countries in Eastern Africa and other popular destinations with simpler entry for the Eritrea passport than Burundi, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.
| Destination | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | Visa-free | 90 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 Eritrea passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 34 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 Eritrea citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Eritrea 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 Eritrea 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 Eritrea 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.