A. VISA REQUIREMENTS

1. Two completed and signed application forms per applicant;
2. Two recent colored passport-sized photos;
3. A valid travel document (minimum six month validity): Passport or other travel Document;
4. A round-trip ticket or a letter from a travel agency;
5. A copy of a yellow fever vaccine certificate;
6. For official business: A letter or note verbale  from the government/company;
7. For visitors: an invitation letter by family members or friends;
8. For Tourists: Proof of hotel reservation(s);

B. VISA FEES

1. Ninety (90) US $ : Single/Multiple entry visa (visa allowing a single/multiple entry in Burundi, valid for up to 90 days);
2. Forty (40) US $ : Transit visa ( visa allowing a short stop over up to 48 hours);

 C. VISA PROCESSING TIME

Standard Processing Time : 10 days after the receipt of the application.

D. BUSINESS HOURS

1. Office hours:

• Monday through Thursday from 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM;
• Fridays from 9.00 AM to 2.00 PM

2. Public Hours:

• Drop off : 10.00 AM – 4.00 PM
• Pick Up : 1.00 PM – 4.00 PM

N.B. : All applicants must provide an active e-mail address and phone number to facilitate communication.

E. EXEMPTIONS

1. Countries listed below are exempted from visa application:

• Democratic Republic of Congo;
• Rwanda,
• Uganda,
• Tanzania,
• Kenya.

However, nationals from countries exempted from visa application need to have a valid passport issued by their respective countries.

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