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Spain to Burundi visa requirements

Spanish passport holders need a visa for Burundi. The recommended route is the official online eVisa via Burundi's migration portal (migration.gov.bi). A visa on arrival is also available at Bujumbura airport and land borders, but obtaining the eVisa in advance is safer. Spain is not on Burundi's short visa-exempt list (limited to fellow East African Community members: DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda). Spanish ordinary passport holders therefore require a visa for a short tourist stay. Burundi's General Commissariat for Migration (Commissariat Général des Migrations) operates an official online visa application portal at migration.gov.bi, where travelers can apply for and pay for a single-entry tourist visa before departure. The standard single-entry tourist visa costs USD 90 and permits a stay of up to one month. A visa on arrival for the same USD 90 / one-month terms is also available at Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (Bujumbura) and at land borders, but applying online in advance is the more reliable choice and avoids being turned away. Burundi is in East Africa and is not part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry. Passports should be valid at least six months with a blank page.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
eVisa (official online single-entry tourist visa) / visa on arrival also available
Maximum stay
Up to 30 days (1 month)
per entry
Entries
Single entry (multiple-entry option available)
from issue date
Visa fee
USD 90 (single entry)
consular fee only
Processing time
A few business days to about 2 weeks online; instant on arrival
standard track
Validity
Enter and stay up to 1 month; renewable in-country
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm you need a visa
As a Spanish ordinary passport holder you are not visa-exempt for Burundi, so you must obtain an eVisa or visa on arrival before or upon entry.
· Visa required· Spain not exempt
/02
Gather your documents
Prepare a passport valid at least 6 months with a blank page, a passport photo, your travel itinerary/return ticket, hotel booking, and a yellow fever vaccination certificate.
· Passport 6 months· Yellow fever certificate
/03
Apply on the official migration portal
Go to migration.gov.bi (Commissariat Général des Migrations), select the single-entry tourist visa, complete the form, and upload your documents.
· migration.gov.bi· Single entry
/04
Pay the visa fee
Pay the USD 90 single-entry fee online; the portal accepts payment in USD or EUR.
· USD 90· USD or EUR
/05
Receive and print your eVisa
Wait for processing, then download and print the visa approval to carry with you for boarding and immigration.
· Print approval
/06
Enter Burundi
Present your passport, printed visa, and yellow fever certificate at Bujumbura airport or a land border on arrival.
· Show at border
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items
Personalized checklist
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Deadline reminderAdd a date before export
RequiredPassport valid at least 6 months beyond entry
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredAt least one blank passport page
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredCompleted online visa application (migration.gov.bi)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredPassport-size photo (white background)
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
required
RequiredYellow fever vaccination certificate
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredConfirmed return or onward flight ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RequiredHotel reservation or proof of accommodation
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RequiredVisa fee USD 90 (payable in USD or EUR)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the stay
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
recommended
RecommendedPrinted copy of eVisa approval
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RequiredOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates
Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.
Application link included: Commissariat Général des Migrations (CGM) - Official online visa portal
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Single-entry tourist visaUSD 90Up to 1-month stay; payable in USD or EUR
Multiple-entry visaUSD 90Valid 1 month, renewable up to 2 times
Transit visaUSD 40Valid 3 days, if only passing through
Visa on arrivalUSD 90Same single-entry / 1-month terms at airport or land border
Total estimateUSD 90USD 90incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa on arrival
Issued on arrival
Available at Bujumbura airport and land borders for USD 90; carries more risk than applying ahead.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Tourism / short visit
Most Spanish travelers visit Burundi for tourism or short personal trips and use the single-entry tourist visa.
High
/02
Business meetings
Short business trips also use the single or multiple-entry visa via the same online portal.
Medium
/03
Visiting friends or relatives
Travelers visiting contacts in Bujumbura apply for the same short-stay visa.
Medium
/04
Transit
Travelers passing through Burundi can use the cheaper 3-day transit visa.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30 · major
Spain to Burundi route verified
Confirmed via Burundi's official migration portal (migration.gov.bi) and Wikipedia visa policy that Spanish ordinary passport holders require a visa; official online eVisa and visa on arrival both available at USD 90 for a 1-month single entry. Spain is not visa-exempt.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Yes. Spain is not on Burundi's visa-exempt list, so Spanish ordinary passport holders must obtain a visa, either online (eVisa) before travel or on arrival.
Is there an official Burundi eVisa?+
Can I get a visa on arrival in Burundi?+
How much does the Burundi tourist visa cost?+
Is a yellow fever vaccination required?+
How long can I stay on a tourist visa?+
/11 — Passport tools

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