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Do Finland passport holders need a visa to visit BI?

Finnish passport holders need a visa for Burundi. The simplest route is the official eVisa applied for online at migration.gov.bi before travel; a single-entry tourist visa is USD 40 and a multiple-entry visa USD 90. Burundi is not a visa-free destination for Finnish (EU) citizens. Only nationals of fellow East African Community states (DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda) enter visa-free. All other visitors, including Finns, require a visa. Burundi's Commissariat General des Migrations (CGM) operates an official online visa system at migration.gov.bi, so the recommended channel for a short tourist stay is the eVisa, applied for and paid for before departure. A single-entry visa costs USD 40 and a multiple-entry visa USD 90; both are valid one month with a maximum stay of up to 90 days depending on the visa type, and online processing typically takes about 3 working days. Visa on arrival at Melchior Ndadaye International Airport in Bujumbura and at land borders remains available as a fallback, but applying online in advance is more reliable. Burundi is in East Africa and is not part of the Schengen area, so Schengen 90/180 and ETIAS rules do not apply. Travelers should also carry proof of yellow fever vaccination, which is required for entry.
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.
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
eVisa (tourist / multiple-entry visa via official online portal)
Maximum stay
Up to 30 days (single entry); up to 90 days (multiple entry)
per entry
Entries
Single or multiple, depending on visa chosen
from issue date
Visa fee
USD 40 (single entry) / USD 90 (multiple entry)
consular fee only
Processing time
Approximately 3 working days online
standard track
Validity
1 month from issue (multiple entry renewable up to 2 times)
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm you need a visa
Finnish citizens are not visa-exempt for Burundi (only East African Community nationals are). Plan to obtain a visa before travel.
· Required for FI passport
/02
Gather documents
Prepare a passport valid at least 6 months with two blank pages, a passport photo, proof of accommodation/onward travel, and your yellow fever vaccination certificate.
· Passport 6+ months· Yellow fever certificate
/03
Apply online at migration.gov.bi
Use the official Commissariat General des Migrations portal to complete the visa application form and upload your documents.
· Official portal
/04
Choose visa type and pay
Select single entry (USD 40) or multiple entry (USD 90) and pay the fee online by card.
· USD 40 / USD 90
/05
Receive approval and print
Online processing takes about 3 working days. Print the approved eVisa and carry it with your passport.
· ~3 working days
/06
Enter Burundi
Present your passport, printed eVisa and yellow fever certificate at Melchior Ndadaye International Airport or a land border.
· Bujumbura airport
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

9 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 9 complete
Passport valid 6+ months beyond entry with 2 blank pages
required
Completed online visa application at migration.gov.bi
required
Recent passport-style photograph
required
Visa fee paid (USD 40 or USD 90)
required
Yellow fever vaccination certificate
required
Proof of accommodation in Burundi
recommended
Confirmed onward or return travel ticket
recommended
Printed copy of approved eVisa
recommended
Travel/health insurance
recommended
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Single-entry tourist visaUSD 40Stay up to 30 days
Multiple-entry visaUSD 901-month validity, renewable up to 2 times, stay up to 90 days
Visa on arrival (fallback)USD 9030-day visa issued at Bujumbura airport / land borders
Total estimateUSD 40USD 90incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa on arrival
At border on arrival
Available at Melchior Ndadaye International Airport and land borders for up to 30 days; carry exact USD.
Embassy / diplomatic mission
15-30 days
In-person application where no online or VOA channel is used; slower.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Not visa-exempt
Only East African Community nationals enter Burundi visa-free; EU/Finnish citizens are not on the exemption list.
High
/02
Official online system exists
The CGM operates an official eVisa portal at migration.gov.bi, making the eVisa the simplest legitimate channel.
High
/03
Yellow fever requirement
Burundi requires proof of yellow fever vaccination for entry, a common reason travelers are turned away.
Medium
/04
Passport validity
Passports must be valid at least 6 months with blank pages, or the application/entry can be refused.
Medium
/05
Source conflict on VOA
Some sources claim visa-on-arrival was suspended; applying online avoids uncertainty at the border.
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
Finland to Burundi route verified
Verified against the official Burundi migration portal (migration.gov.bi) and visa policy sources: Finnish citizens require a visa; eVisa available online (USD 40 single / USD 90 multiple entry).
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can Finnish citizens visit Burundi without a visa?
No. Only nationals of East African Community states are visa-exempt. Finnish passport holders must obtain a visa before or on arrival.
Is there a Burundi eVisa?+
How much does a Burundi tourist visa cost?+
Do I need a yellow fever vaccination?+
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/11 — Passport tools

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