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Vietnam to Burundi visa requirements

Q: How much does a Burundi tourist visa cost?

A single-entry or multiple-entry visa valid for a 1-month stay costs USD 90. A transit visa is USD 40.

Q: How long can I stay in Burundi on a tourist visa?

Up to 30 days (1 month). The stay can be renewed in-country up to two times.

Q: Is a yellow fever vaccination required?

A yellow fever certificate is required if you are arriving from or transiting a yellow-fever-endemic country, and is commonly requested at entry. Carrying one is strongly advised.

Q: Should I apply online or get a visa on arrival?

Applying for the eVisa online at migration.gov.bi before travel is recommended because it is more reliable and avoids cash and queue uncertainty, though visa on arrival is available as a backup.

Q: Is Burundi part of the Schengen area?

No. Burundi is in East Africa, so Schengen 90/180-day rules and ETIAS do not apply.

Vietnamese ordinary passport holders need a visa for Burundi. The recommended route is the Burundi eVisa applied for online before travel via the official migration portal (migration.gov.bi); a visa on arrival at Bujumbura airport is also available as a backup. Vietnam is not on Burundi's visa-exemption list, so an ordinary Vietnamese passport holder must obtain a visa for a short tourist visit. Burundi operates an official online eVisa system through its General Commissioner of Migration (migration.gov.bi), which is the cleanest option for tourists: a single-entry visa valid for a 1-month stay costs USD 90, and a multiple-entry visa for the same 1-month stay also costs USD 90. Visa on arrival is additionally available at Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (Bujumbura) and at land borders for a maximum stay of 1 month, also around USD 90 paid in cash, but applying online in advance is more reliable and avoids queue/cash uncertainty. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if arriving from or transiting a yellow-fever-endemic area, and is widely requested at entry. 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 carry proof of accommodation, a return/onward ticket, and a passport valid at least six months beyond 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.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

eVisa (online) - Simple Entry / Multiple Entry tourist visa; visa on arrival also available

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days (1 month)

per entry

Entries

Single (Simple Entry) or Multiple

from issue date

Visa fee

USD 90 (single or multiple entry, 1 month)

consular fee only

Processing time

Approximately 3 working days

standard track

Validity

Use within validity window; 1-month stay, renewable up to 2 times in-country

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport and yellow fever readiness

Ensure your Vietnamese passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned entry date with blank pages. Obtain a yellow fever vaccination certificate, especially if arriving from or transiting a yellow-fever-endemic country.

· Passport 6+ months· Yellow fever certificate

/02

Open the official Burundi migration portal

Go to migration.gov.bi and start a new visa application. Avoid third-party agents to prevent overcharging; the government portal is the authoritative source.

· migration.gov.bi· Official portal

/03

Select the correct visa type

For tourism choose Simple Entry (single, 1 month, USD 90) or Multiple Entry (1 month, USD 90) depending on whether you need to re-enter.

· Simple or Multiple Entry

/04

Upload documents and complete the form

Provide your passport bio page, a passport photo, travel itinerary/accommodation proof, and yellow fever certificate. Fill in personal and trip details accurately.

· Bio page· Photo· Itinerary

/05

Pay the visa fee and submit

Pay USD 90 online by card. Submit and save your reference number and payment receipt.

· USD 90· Card payment

/06

Receive approval and travel

Allow about 3 working days. Print the approved eVisa and present it with your passport on arrival at Bujumbura airport. If needed, visa on arrival remains a backup option.

· ~3 working days· Print eVisa

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

Vietnam -> Burundi · eVisa (online) - Simple Entry / Multiple Entry tourist visa; visa on arrival also available

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredVietnamese passport valid 6+ months beyond entry with blank pages

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredCompleted online application at migration.gov.bi

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

RequiredScan of passport bio-data page

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

ConditionalYellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from/transiting endemic area)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RecommendedProof of accommodation / hotel booking

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedReturn or onward flight ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RequiredVisa fee USD 90 payable online by card

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RecommendedPrinted copy of approved eVisa

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 sourcesBurundi General Commissioner of Migration - Official Visa Application Portal Visa policy of Burundi - Wikipedia Burundi International Travel Information - U.S. Department of State

Application link included: Burundi General Commissioner of Migration - Official Visa Application Portal

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

eVisa - Simple Entry (single, 1 month)USD 90Single-entry tourist visa, 30-day stay

eVisa - Multiple Entry (1 month)USD 90Allows multiple entries within validity

Visa on arrival (Bujumbura airport / land border)USD 90Max 1-month stay; pay in cash USD

Transit visaUSD 40Single entry, 3 days, if only transiting

Total estimateUSD 90 — USD 90incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

eVisa (online, in advance)

~3 working days

Apply on migration.gov.bi before travel; arrive with an approved visa. Most reliable for tourists.

Visa on arrival

At the border

Issued at Bujumbura airport or land borders for up to 1 month; bring USD 90 cash and yellow fever certificate.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Vietnam not on visa-exemption list

Burundi exempts only a limited set of nationalities (e.g., East African Community members); Vietnam is not among them, so a visa is required.

High

/02

Official online eVisa system available

Burundi's migration authority runs an online portal allowing Vietnamese travelers to apply and pay in advance.

High

/03

Visa on arrival offered as alternative

Vietnamese nationals can also obtain a visa at the airport or land borders, though advance eVisa is safer.

Medium

/04

Yellow fever entry requirement

A yellow fever certificate is checked, particularly for arrivals from or transiting endemic areas.

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 · major

Vietnam to Burundi route verified

Confirmed via Burundi General Commissioner of Migration portal and Wikipedia visa policy that Vietnamese ordinary passport holders require a visa, available as an online eVisa (USD 90, 1 month) or visa on arrival.

/09 — The questions