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Türkiye to Burundi visa requirements

Yes, a visa is required. Turkish ordinary passport holders should apply for a Burundi eVisa online through the official Commissariat Général des Migrations portal (migration.gov.bi) before travel. A visa on arrival is also available at Bujumbura airport and land borders, but the eVisa is the more reliable option. Turkey (TR) ordinary passport holders are not on Burundi's visa-exempt list and need a visa for tourism or short visits. Only Turkish diplomatic passport holders enjoy a 90-day visa waiver. For ordinary passports there are two practical channels: an online eVisa applied for through Burundi's official immigration authority, the Commissariat Général des Migrations (CGM) at migration.gov.bi, and a visa on arrival obtainable at Melchior Ndadaye (Bujumbura) International Airport and at land borders. The standard short-stay tourist option is a single-entry/multiple-entry visa valid for 1 month (30 days) for USD 90; a 3-day transit visa is USD 40. Fees are paid in USD or EUR. Burundi requires a passport valid at least 6 months with blank pages, and a yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry. The eVisa is recommended over visa on arrival because it confirms entry eligibility before boarding and avoids border uncertainty; airlines and immigration generally view a pre-arranged visa more favorably. In-country extensions are possible at the CGM office in Bujumbura at roughly USD 70 per month. Burundi is not in the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply.
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 stay; visa on arrival also available
Maximum stay
Up to 30 days (1 month)
per entry
Entries
Single or multiple entry (1-month visa is issued as multiple-entry, renewable up to 2 times)
from issue date
Visa fee
USD 90 (1-month visa); USD 40 transit (3 days)
consular fee only
Processing time
eVisa typically 2-5 business days; visa on arrival issued at the border
standard track
Validity
Enter and stay within the validity period; 1-month visa renewable in-country
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm you need a visa
Turkish ordinary passport holders are not visa-exempt for Burundi. Plan to obtain an eVisa online before travel (recommended) or a visa on arrival.
· Verdict: visa required· Ordinary passport
/02
Get a yellow fever vaccination
A WHO yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory to enter Burundi. Vaccinate at least 10 days before travel so the certificate is valid.
· Mandatory· 10 days before travel
/03
Prepare your documents
Passport valid at least 6 months with blank pages, a passport-size photo, a scan of the passport bio page, and proof of accommodation/return travel.
· Passport 6 months· Blank pages
/04
Apply for the eVisa online
Create an application on the official CGM portal at migration.gov.bi, select the 1-month visa, upload documents and pay the fee in USD or EUR.
· migration.gov.bi· Pay in USD/EUR
/05
Receive and print the eVisa
Wait for approval (commonly 2-5 business days), then download and print the eVisa confirmation to present at check-in and on arrival.
· Print confirmation· 2-5 business days
/06
Enter Burundi
Present passport, eVisa, and yellow fever certificate at Bujumbura airport or a land border. Keep your entry stamp; extend in-country at the CGM office if needed.
· Carry yellow fever card· Keep entry stamp
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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RequiredPassport valid at least 6 months beyond entry with at least 2 blank pages
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredCompleted Burundi eVisa application via migration.gov.bi
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredRecent passport-size photograph
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
required
RequiredScan/photocopy of passport bio-data page
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
required
RequiredYellow fever vaccination certificate (WHO card)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredVisa fee paid in USD or EUR
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
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 / host invitation
Signed or stamped letter with host contact details and visit arrangements
recommended
RecommendedPrinted eVisa approval to show at check-in and immigration
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RecommendedSufficient funds for the stay
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
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 Immigration / eVisa portalMinistry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Burundi - Visa informationU.S. Department of State - Burundi International Travel Information
Application link included: Commissariat Général des Migrations (CGM) - Official Burundi Immigration / eVisa portal
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
eVisa / visa on arrival - 1 monthUSD 90Standard short-stay tourist visa, multiple entry, renewable in-country
Transit visa - 3 daysUSD 40Single entry, for short transit only
In-country extensionUSD 70 / monthRenewal applied at the CGM office in Bujumbura
Stay visaUSD 10 per 5 days (max 25 days)Short single-entry option for very short visits
Total estimateUSD 40 — USD 90incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

eVisa (online via CGM portal)
Approx. 2-5 business days
Apply at migration.gov.bi before travel; download and print the approval. Recommended for confirmed entry eligibility before boarding.
Visa on arrival
Issued at the border on arrival
Available at Bujumbura International Airport and land borders for a 30-day stay at USD 90; carries more border uncertainty than a pre-arranged eVisa.
Embassy / consular visa
Around 15-30 days
Apply at a Burundian diplomatic mission for longer or multiple-purpose visas; slower than the eVisa.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Turkey is not on Burundi's visa-exempt list
Only Turkish diplomatic passport holders are visa-exempt (90 days). Ordinary passport holders must obtain a visa.
High
/02
Official eVisa channel exists
Burundi's Commissariat Général des Migrations operates an online visa application at migration.gov.bi for tourists.
High
/03
Visa on arrival is an alternative
A 30-day visa is available on arrival at Bujumbura airport and land borders for USD 90.
Medium
/04
Yellow fever certificate is mandatory
Entry requires a valid WHO yellow fever vaccination certificate regardless of visa type.
High
/05
Not a Schengen / ETIAS destination
Burundi is in East Africa; Schengen 90/180 rules and ETIAS do not apply.
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
Turkey to Burundi route verified
Confirmed via Burundi CGM (migration.gov.bi), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and U.S. State Department that Turkish ordinary passport holders need a visa, available as an eVisa online or visa on arrival; 1-month visa USD 90, yellow fever certificate mandatory.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Burundi?—
Yes. Turkish ordinary passport holders need a visa. They can apply for an eVisa online through migration.gov.bi before travel or obtain a visa on arrival. Only Turkish diplomatic passport holders are visa-exempt for up to 90 days.
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