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title: Burundi visa for citizens of Botswana
description: "Citizens of Botswana can get a visa on arrival in Burundi. Stay up to 30 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Burundi visa for citizens of Botswana

Citizens of Botswana can get a visa on arrival in Burundi.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare required documents** — Gather passport, photo, onward ticket, accommodation, and vaccination certificate.
2. **Arrive at Burundi port of entry** — Proceed to the visa-on-arrival counter at Bujumbura International Airport or other designated border points.
3. **Fill in visa application form** — Complete the visa-on-arrival application form provided at the counter.
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the required visa fee in cash (USD or local currency) or by card if accepted.
5. **Receive visa and entry stamp** — After processing, the visa is affixed in the passport and entry is granted.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport with at least 6 months validity** (Identity): Passport must be valid for the duration of intended stay.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward travel required for visa on arrival.
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): One recent passport-size photo may be requested.
- **Payment for visa fee (cash or card)** (Supporting): Visa fee is paid in cash or card at the port of entry.
- **Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): May be requested to show accommodation details.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May be requested to show financial means for the stay.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Health): Required if traveling from a country with yellow fever risk.

## Proof of funds

- Bank statements
- Cash
- Credit card

Proof of sufficient funds may be requested but not always required.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival may not be available at all land borders; use Bujumbura Airport when possible.
- Visa on arrival is typically single-entry only.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect documentation** — Ensure passport is valid, all required documents are ready.
- **Criminal record or security concerns** — Not applicable to most travelers.
- **Lack of onward ticket** — Always have a return or onward ticket.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Burundi?

Citizens of Botswana can get a visa on arrival in Burundi. Visa type: Visa on Arrival.

### How long can citizens of Botswana stay in Burundi?

Up to 30 days.

### What documents do citizens of Botswana need for Burundi?

Passport with at least 6 months validity; Return or onward ticket; Passport-size photograph; Payment for visa fee (cash or card); Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation; and 1 more depending on your situation.

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