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title: Burundi visa for citizens of Mexico
description: "Citizens of Mexico can get a visa on arrival in Burundi. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $40. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Burundi visa for citizens of Mexico

Citizens of Mexico 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.*

Official application site: http://migration.gov.bi/

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on arrival · Single entry
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** $40
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Complete online pre-arrival form** — Fill out the visa on arrival form at migration.gov.bi before boarding.
2. **Print eVisa approval** — Print two copies of the approval document.
3. **Prepare required documents** — Gather passport, yellow fever certificate, photos, and travel documents.
4. **Arrive at Bujumbura airport or land border** — Proceed to immigration with printed approval and documents.
5. **Health screening** — Present yellow fever certificate to health officer.
6. **Immigration control** — Submit passport, printed eVisa, and arrival card; fingerprints taken.
7. **Pay visa fee** — Pay USD 40 (single entry) in exact cash at the visa counter.
8. **Collect baggage** — Retrieve luggage from baggage claim.
9. **Customs clearance** — Pass through X-ray and present documents if asked.
10. **Exit airport** — Keep one copy of eVisa for exit.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)** (Identity): Must have at least one blank page.
- **Completed visa application form** (Identity): Complete online form prior to boarding.
- **Round-trip ticket or travel agency letter** (Travel): Confirmed or unconfirmed.
- **Two recent passport-sized color photos** (Identity): Staple photos on the form.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Original card issued at least 10 days before travel.
- **Hotel reservation (for tourists)** (Travel): Proof of accommodation.
- **Invitation letter (for visitors)** (Supporting, optional): From family or friends in Burundi.
- **Letter from government/company (for official business)** (Employment, optional): For business visa applicants.
- **Copy of passport bio page** (Identity): Photocopy required.
- **Prepaid return envelope (if applying by mail)** (Supporting, optional): For embassy mail-in applications.

## Proof of funds


Carry USD 40 or EUR 40 in exact cash for visa fee; change may not be available.

## Good to know

- Entry requirements can change at any time; verify with official sources before travel.
- Digital copies of eVisa on phone are not accepted; print two copies.
- ATMs are not available landside; bring small-denomination dollars or euros.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond entry date.
- **Missing yellow fever certificate** — Obtain yellow fever vaccine at least 10 days before travel and carry original certificate.
- **Incorrect or incomplete visa application form** — Complete the online form accurately before boarding.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Have a confirmed or unconfirmed round-trip ticket or travel agency letter.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Mexico can get a visa on arrival in Burundi. Visa type: Visa on arrival · Single entry.

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $40.

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

Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity); Completed visa application form; Round-trip ticket or travel agency letter; Two recent passport-sized color photos; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Hotel reservation (for tourists); and 4 more.

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

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: http://migration.gov.bi/

## Sources

- [Visa application forms - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Burundi](https://www.mae.gov.bi/en/visa-application-forms/)
- [Visa Services - Burundi Embassy in Washington DC](https://burundiembassy.us/visa-services/)
- Burundi Visa & Entry Requirements (2026) (thingstodoinburundi.com, third-party site)
- [migration.gov.bi](http://migration.gov.bi/)

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