🇧🇮 Burundi Tourist Visa
Dear visitors, a visa is required for all Turkish citizens traveling to Burundi for tourism purposes. On this page, you can find the updated tourist visa procedures and required documents valid for 2025.
📌 Required Documents for a Burundi Tourist Visa
The main documents required for a Burundi tourist visa application are as follows:
- Passport: Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date of travel, must not be older than 10 years, and must contain at least 2 blank pages. Photocopies of pages with previously issued visas may also be included.
- Biometric Photographs: Two recent photographs with a white background.
- Visa Application Form: Two application forms must be completed for Burundi tourist visas, with a photo attached and signed.
- Round-Trip Travel Reservations: Flight reservations showing the dates of entry and exit from the country.
- Hotel Reservation Document: Proof of accommodation in Burundi.
- Yellow Fever Vaccination Card: Mandatory for entry into the country.
📝 How to Obtain a Burundi Tourist Visa?
A visa is required for all passport types (ordinary, special, service, and diplomatic). Applications are processed through the Embassy of Burundi in Ankara. Once the documents are fully prepared, they can be submitted in person or sent by courier. Applicants are not required to be physically present.
The Embassy of Burundi may request additional documents during the application process. Ensuring that all documents are accurate, up to date, and complete is essential for a positive outcome.
🕒 How Long Does It Take to Get a Burundi Tourist Visa?
Burundi tourist visa applications are generally finalized within approximately 15 business days. However, processing times may be extended due to workload, official holidays, or applications made with foreign passports. To avoid delays in travel, it is advised to apply well in advance of your trip.
⚠️ Important Notes
- Burundi visas cannot be obtained upon arrival. It is mandatory to obtain your visa before traveling.
- Providing complete and accurate information in your documents is crucial; otherwise, your application may be refused.
- Citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya are exempt from the Burundi visa requirement and may enter the country with a valid passport.