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Malaysia to Burundi visa requirements

Malaysian passport holders need a visa for Burundi. The recommended route is the official Burundi eVisa, applied for online before travel; a visa on arrival is also available at Bujumbura airport and land borders. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory. Burundi is not visa-free for Malaysian (ordinary) passport holders. Only six East African regional neighbours (DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda) enjoy visa-free access; all other nationalities, including Malaysia, require a visa. Malaysians have two practical options: apply online for the official Burundi eVisa through the Directorate General of Migration portal (migration.gov.bi) before departure, or obtain a visa on arrival at Melchior Ndadaye International Airport in Bujumbura or at land borders. The eVisa is the recommended option because it confirms entry eligibility in advance and avoids airport delays. The standard short-stay tourist visa is a one-month multiple-entry visa costing USD 90, allowing a total stay of up to 90 days and renewable up to twice inside Burundi. Single-entry/transit options at USD 40 also exist. A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is compulsory for all travellers, and the passport must be valid for at least six months. Some travel aggregator sites mislabel Burundi as visa-free for Malaysia; this is inaccurate per the Burundi Ministry of Foreign Affairs and immigration authority, which list only the six regional exemptions. Travellers should default to securing a visa.
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 (online) — tourist / short visit; visa on arrival also available
Maximum stay
30 days per entry, extendable to a maximum total of 90 days
per entry
Entries
Multiple entry (single-entry option also offered)
from issue date
Visa fee
USD 90 (1-month multiple-entry); USD 40 single-entry/transit
consular fee only
Processing time
Approx. 3 working days (allow up to several days; apply ahead)
standard track
Validity
1 month from issue, renewable up to two times in-country
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm passport and yellow fever readiness
Ensure your Malaysian passport is valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date and has blank pages. Get a yellow fever vaccination and obtain the International Certificate of Vaccination (valid 10 days after the shot) — it is compulsory for entry.
· 6+ months validity· Yellow fever mandatory
/02
Gather supporting documents
Prepare a digital passport bio-page scan, a recent passport-style photo, proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter), a return/onward flight ticket, and your yellow fever certificate.
· Digital scans· Proof of accommodation
/03
Apply on the official eVisa portal
Go to the Burundi Directorate General of Migration portal at migration.gov.bi, select the appropriate visa (1-month multiple-entry tourist visa), complete the form, and upload your documents.
· migration.gov.bi· Multiple-entry tourist visa
/04
Pay the visa fee online
Pay USD 90 for the 1-month multiple-entry visa (or USD 40 for single-entry/transit) by credit or debit card. Keep the payment confirmation.
· USD 90· Card payment
/05
Receive and print the eVisa
Wait for approval (typically around 3 working days) delivered by email. Print the approved eVisa to present at the border.
· ~3 working days· Print approval
/06
Enter Burundi
Present your passport, printed eVisa, yellow fever certificate, and proof of onward travel to immigration at Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (Bujumbura) or your point of entry.
· Bujumbura airport· Carry all documents
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items
Personalized checklist
Malaysia -> Burundi · eVisa (online) — tourist / short visit; visa on arrival also available
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RequiredMalaysian passport valid 6+ months beyond arrival with blank pages
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredYellow fever vaccination + International Certificate of Vaccination
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredApproved Burundi eVisa (printed copy)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredRecent passport-style photograph (digital and/or printed)
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
required
RequiredReturn or onward flight ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RequiredProof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RequiredVisa fee payment confirmation (USD 90)
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
RecommendedTravel/medical insurance covering Burundi
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RecommendedCompleted arrival/departure card (provided on arrival)
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.
Official sourcesMinistry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Burundi — Visa informationBurundi Directorate General of Migration — Official eVisa portalWikipedia — Visa policy of Burundi
Application link included: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Burundi — Visa information
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
eVisa — 1-month multiple-entry (tourist)USD 90Recommended option; total stay up to 90 days, renewable twice
eVisa / visa — single-entryUSD 40Single entry option for short visits
Transit visaUSD 40Valid 3 days for travellers transiting Burundi
In-country stay extension (visa de séjour)USD 10 per 5 days / USD 70 per monthFor extending a stay beyond the initial visa
Total estimateUSD 40 — USD 90incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Online eVisa (in advance)
~3 working days
Apply at migration.gov.bi before travel; recommended for guaranteed entry eligibility and to avoid airport delays.
Visa on arrival
At the border (same day)
Available at Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (Bujumbura) and land borders for a maximum stay of one month; carry all documents and exact fee.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Malaysia is not on Burundi's visa-exemption list
Only six regional East African countries (DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda) are visa-free; Malaysia is not included.
High
/02
Burundi requires a visa from nearly all nationalities
Burundi's policy directs almost all non-regional travellers to the eVisa or visa-on-arrival channel.
High
/03
Yellow fever certificate is mandatory
Entry can be refused without a valid International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever.
Medium
/04
Aggregator sites sometimes mislabel Burundi as visa-free
Several third-party passport-index sites incorrectly show visa-free access; official sources confirm a visa is required.
Medium
/05
Passport validity shortfall
A passport with under six months validity remaining can lead to denied boarding or entry.
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
Malaysia to Burundi route verified
Confirmed via the Burundi Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Directorate General of Migration that Malaysian passport holders require a visa; eVisa (USD 90, 1-month multiple-entry) is the recommended channel, with visa on arrival also available. Yellow fever certificate mandatory.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can Malaysians enter Burundi without a visa?—
No. Burundi grants visa-free entry only to six regional East African countries (DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda). Malaysian passport holders must obtain a visa — either an eVisa online or a visa on arrival.
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