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title: Burundi visa for citizens of Costa Rica
description: "Citizens of Costa Rica can get a visa on arrival in Burundi. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $90. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Burundi visa for citizens of Costa Rica

Citizens of Costa Rica 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 · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** $90
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Burundi entry point** — Proceed to the visa-on-arrival counter at Bujumbura International Airport or land border
2. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Present passport, photos, onward ticket, proof of funds, and vaccination certificate; pay USD 90 fee
3. **Receive visa and enter** — Visa is stamped in passport; max stay 30 days, single entry

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must have at least 6 months validity from date of entry
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Burundi
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statements, cash, or credit card
- **Visa application form (on arrival)** (Supporting): Completed at the border
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): 2 photos, typically 35x45mm
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required if traveling from an endemic area

## Proof of funds

- bank statements
- cash
- credit card

Amount not specified; must be sufficient for intended stay

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at Bujumbura International Airport and certain land borders; check latest updates before travel.
- Yellow fever vaccination may be required; carry certificate if applicable.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from entry date
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Have a confirmed ticket out of Burundi
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry proof of adequate funds (cash, bank statement, etc.)

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Costa Rica need a visa for Burundi?

Citizens of Costa Rica can get a visa on arrival in Burundi. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days).

### How long can citizens of Costa Rica stay in Burundi?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Burundi visa cost for citizens of Costa Rica?

Government fee: $90.

### What documents do citizens of Costa Rica need for Burundi?

Valid passport; Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Visa application form (on arrival); Passport-size photographs; Yellow fever vaccination certificate.

### How long must my passport be valid for Burundi?

At least 6 months.

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