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Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa to visit BI?

UK passport holders need a visa for Burundi. You must complete the online airport-entry (eVisa) application via the official migration portal BEFORE you travel, receive a validation certificate, and the visa is then issued on arrival. A 30-day visa costs about USD 90. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory. Burundi is not visa-free for British (GB) ordinary passport holders. As of 2026, all travellers without a settlement or permanent-residence visa must complete the online Airport Entry Visa application through Burundi's General Commissariat for Migration (migration.gov.bi) before boarding. The system generates a validation certificate that you present on arrival, where the physical visa is issued (so it operates as a mandatory online pre-approval, i.e. an eVisa, rather than a pure walk-up visa-on-arrival). GOV.UK FCDO confirms you "should apply for a visa online ahead of travelling" and that "visas are issued on arrival." A one-month tourist visa costs around USD 90 (single or multiple entry; some sources cite a lower USD 40 single-entry eVisa rate). Fees are payable online or in USD cash on arrival. Your passport must be valid at least six months beyond entry with one blank page, and a yellow fever vaccination certificate is compulsory. Note that the FCDO advises against travel to parts of Burundi, so check current safety advice before booking.
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 / Airport Entry Visa (apply online before travel, issued on arrival)
Maximum stay
Up to 30 days (1 month)
per entry
Entries
Single or multiple entry
from issue date
Visa fee
USD 90 (1-month); some single-entry eVisas from USD 40
consular fee only
Processing time
Approx. 3 working days
standard track
Validity
Visa valid for the approved stay (typically 30 days from entry)
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Check passport and yellow fever requirements
Ensure your passport is valid at least 6 months beyond your arrival date with at least one blank page, and obtain a yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory for entry).
· 6 months validity· Yellow fever certificate required
/02
Open the official migration portal
Go to the General Commissariat for Migration site (migration.gov.bi) and select the Airport Entry Visa application. Avoid unofficial third-party agents charging extra.
· migration.gov.bi· Use official site only
/03
Complete the online application
Fill in the visa application form with your personal, passport and travel details, and upload your passport bio page, yellow fever certificate and itinerary/accommodation details.
· Online form· Upload documents
/04
Pay and submit
Pay the visa/processing fee online (USD or EUR) or arrange to pay in USD cash on arrival, then submit the application. Processing typically takes about 3 working days.
· Pay online or cash on arrival· ~3 working days
/05
Receive the validation certificate
On approval you receive a validation/approval certificate. Print two copies (one for entry, one for exit) and keep a digital copy.
· Print 2 copies· Keep digital backup
/06
Collect the visa on arrival
Present the validation certificate, passport, yellow fever certificate and the exact fee in USD cash (if not paid online) at the airport to receive your visa.
· Show certificate at airport· Carry exact USD cash
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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Personalized checklist
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Passport valid at least 6 months beyond arrival
required
At least one blank passport page
required
Online Airport Entry Visa application submitted before travel
required
Validation/approval certificate (2 printed copies)
required
Yellow fever vaccination certificate
required
Visa fee in USD cash (if not paid online)
required
Passport-style photo for the application
recommended
Proof of accommodation / itinerary
recommended
Return or onward ticket
recommended
Check FCDO travel advice for restricted areas
recommended
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
1-month visa (single or multiple entry)USD 90Payable online or in USD cash on arrival
Single-entry eVisa (where offered)USD 40Lower online single-entry rate cited by some sources
Yellow fever vaccinationGBP 60-85Approximate UK private clinic cost; mandatory certificate
Total estimateUSD 40USD 90incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Pay on arrival
At the airport
Application must still be submitted online beforehand; the fee can be paid in USD cash on arrival when the visa is issued.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
No visa-waiver agreement
Burundi has no visa-free or visa-waiver arrangement with the United Kingdom, so a visa is required for all British tourists.
High
/02
Mandatory online pre-approval
All travellers must complete the online Airport Entry Visa application and obtain a validation certificate before boarding.
High
/03
Yellow fever entry rule
Burundi requires proof of yellow fever vaccination for entry due to transmission risk.
High
/04
Passport validity shortfall
Entry can be refused if the passport is not valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival or lacks a blank page.
Medium
/05
Cash fee not available
Travellers occasionally lack the exact USD cash when paying the fee on arrival.
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
United Kingdom to Burundi route verified
Confirmed via GOV.UK FCDO entry requirements and Burundi's General Commissariat for Migration that GB ordinary passport holders must complete an online Airport Entry Visa (eVisa) application before travel; visa issued on arrival for a 30-day stay at about USD 90, yellow fever certificate mandatory.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do British citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Yes. There is no visa-free entry. You must complete the online Airport Entry Visa application before travel and obtain a validation certificate; the visa is then issued on arrival.
Is it a true visa on arrival or an eVisa?+
How much does the visa cost?+
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