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Netherlands to Burundi visa requirements

Dutch passport holders need a visa for Burundi. Apply online for an eVisa through the official CGM portal (migration.gov.bi) before you travel; a visa on arrival is also available but the eVisa is the recommended, lower-risk option. Burundi is not a Schengen country and does not have a visa-waiver arrangement with the Netherlands. Only a short list of regional neighbours (Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda) are visa-exempt under EAC/CEPGL agreements. All other nationalities, including Dutch ordinary passport holders, require a visa. Burundi operates an official online visa (eVisa) system run by the Commissariat Général des Migrations (CGM) at migration.gov.bi, where travellers upload their passport bio page, yellow-fever vaccination certificate and itinerary, pay online and receive the approval by email. The standard tourist option is a multiple-entry visa costing USD 90 for one month, with two- and three-month options at USD 180 and USD 270. A visa on arrival at Bujumbura International Airport and land borders also exists for the same categories, but securing the eVisa in advance avoids the risk of being denied boarding or refused entry. A yellow-fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for travellers over nine months to one year of age, and the passport must be valid at least six months with a blank page.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMMULTIPLE 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) – multiple-entry tourist/ordinary visa via CGM portal
Maximum stay
Up to 30 days per entry (1-month visa, renewable in-country)
per entry
Entries
Multiple
from issue date
Visa fee
USD 90 (1 month); USD 180 (2 months); USD 270 (3 months)
consular fee only
Processing time
Around 3 working days
standard track
Validity
Visa valid for the period purchased from date of issue (1, 2 or 3 months)
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm you need a visa
Dutch ordinary passport holders are not visa-exempt for Burundi (only EAC/CEPGL neighbours are). Plan to obtain an eVisa before departure.
· Verdict: eVisa· Apply before travel
/02
Gather your documents
Scan your passport bio page, a passport photo, your yellow-fever vaccination certificate and proof of onward/return travel and accommodation.
· Digital copies· PDF/JPG
/03
Apply on the official CGM portal
Go to migration.gov.bi, select the appropriate visa type (multiple-entry tourist visa) and complete the online application form.
· migration.gov.bi· Official source only
/04
Pay the visa fee online
Pay USD 90 for the standard 1-month multiple-entry visa (or more for longer validity) using the portal's online payment.
· USD 90· Card payment
/05
Receive and print the approval
Wait around 3 working days for the approval email, then print the eVisa to present on arrival.
· ~3 working days· Print copy
/06
Travel and enter Burundi
Present your printed eVisa, passport (6+ months validity) and yellow-fever certificate to immigration at Bujumbura International Airport or a land border.
· Yellow-fever certificate· Passport 6+ months
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items
Personalized checklist
Netherlands -> Burundi · eVisa (online) – multiple-entry tourist/ordinary visa via CGM portal
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Deadline reminderAdd a date before export
RequiredPassport valid at least 6 months beyond entry date
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
RequiredApproved eVisa printout from migration.gov.bi
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredValid yellow-fever vaccination certificate
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredRecent passport-style photograph
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
required
RecommendedProof of onward or return travel
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RecommendedProof of accommodation / hotel booking
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the stay
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
recommended
RecommendedTravel/medical insurance for the trip
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 sourcesCommissariat Général des Migrations (CGM) – Official Burundi eVisa PortalMinistry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Burundi – Visa Application FormsVisa policy of Burundi – Wikipedia (exemption list & fees overview)
Application link included: Commissariat Général des Migrations (CGM) – Official Burundi eVisa Portal
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
eVisa – 1 month, multiple entryUSD 90Standard tourist option; up to 30 days per entry
eVisa – 2 months, multiple entryUSD 180For longer or repeated visits
eVisa – 3 months, multiple entryUSD 270Maximum standard validity
Visa on arrival (airport/land border)USD 90Alternative; 1-month stay, but eVisa in advance is recommended
Transit visaUSD 403-day transit only, not for tourism
Total estimateUSD 90 — USD 270incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

eVisa (online via CGM portal)
About 3 working days
Apply, pay and receive approval by email before travel. Recommended channel to avoid boarding/entry refusal.
Visa on arrival
Issued at the border on arrival
Available at Bujumbura International Airport and land borders for the same 1-month fee, but carries risk if requirements are not met.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
No visa-waiver with Burundi
The Netherlands has no visa-exemption agreement with Burundi; only EAC/CEPGL regional neighbours enter visa-free.
High
/02
eVisa is the official channel
Burundi's Commissariat Général des Migrations operates an online visa system, making the eVisa the standard route for Dutch tourists.
High
/03
Yellow-fever certificate required
Burundi requires a yellow-fever vaccination certificate for entry, which must be uploaded and shown on arrival.
High
/04
Passport validity and blank page
Travellers must hold a passport valid 6+ months with a blank page, a common cause of denied boarding if overlooked.
Medium
/05
Visa-on-arrival risk
While VoA exists, airlines may deny boarding without a visa, so an advance eVisa is safer.
Medium
/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
Netherlands to Burundi route verified
Confirmed eVisa requirement for Dutch ordinary passport holders against the official CGM migration portal and Burundi visa policy. Netherlands is not visa-exempt; multiple-entry tourist eVisa at USD 90 (1 month), USD 180 (2 months), USD 270 (3 months); yellow-fever certificate mandatory.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can Dutch citizens enter Burundi without a visa?—
No. The Netherlands is not on Burundi's visa-exemption list, which is limited to regional neighbours. Dutch passport holders need a visa, most easily obtained as an eVisa before travel.
How do I apply for a Burundi eVisa?+
How much does the visa cost?+
Is a yellow-fever vaccination required?+
Can I get a visa on arrival instead?+
How long can I stay on a tourist visa?+
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