Do Canada passport holders need a visa to visit BI?

Canadian passport holders need a visa for Burundi. The recommended route is the official eVisa from the General Commissariat for Migration (migration.gov.bi); a visa on arrival is also available, but only at Bujumbura International Airport. A single-entry tourist visa costs USD 90 and is valid for a 1-month stay. Proof of yellow fever vaccination is mandatory. As of 2026-05-31, an ordinary Canadian passport holder requires a visa to visit Burundi for tourism. Burundi is not visa-free for Canadians and is not part of the Schengen area. The Government of Canada confirms a tourist visa is required. The most reliable channel is the official online eVisa through the General Commissariat for Migration (Commissariat Général des Migrations, CGM) at migration.gov.bi, which issues a single-entry visa for USD 90 valid for a 1-month stay (a multiple-entry visa is also USD 90, valid 1 month and renewable up to twice). Since December 2021 a visa on arrival has been available at Bujumbura International Airport and land borders, but availability can be inconsistent, so applying for the eVisa in advance is strongly recommended. Travelers must carry proof of yellow fever vaccination (mandatory for all arrivals), an onward/return ticket, proof of accommodation, and sufficient funds, and must complete the online incoming/outgoing passenger form before entering or leaving via Bujumbura airport. Note that Canada advises against non-essential travel to Burundi due to security concerns.