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title: Burundi visa for citizens of North Korea
description: "Citizens of North Korea 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 North Korea

Citizens of North Korea 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
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **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 a Burundi port of entry (airport or land border)** — Proceed to the immigration counter at Bujumbura International Airport or an authorised land border crossing.
2. **Obtain and complete the visa-on-arrival application form** — Fill out the form provided by immigration officials with personal and travel details.
3. **Submit passport, photos, and supporting documents** — Hand over your valid passport, two photos, completed form, onward ticket, and any other requested documents.
4. **Pay the visa fee in cash** — Pay the prescribed fee (USD or local currency) at the visa fee counter.
5. **Wait for visa processing** — Processing is typically done on the spot; may take 15–60 minutes.
6. **Receive your passport with visa vignette** — Your passport will be stamped with the visa, indicating the duration of stay.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (6 months validity minimum with at least 2 blank pages)** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival and have at least 2 blank visa pages.
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): Two recent passport-size photos (often 35x45mm).
- **Completed visa application form** (Supporting): Obtain and fill out the visa-on-arrival application form (usually at the border).
- **Visa fee (cash in USD or local currency)** (Supporting): Fee payable on arrival; amount not specified but usually around USD 40-90.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of a confirmed onward/return flight out of Burundi.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel reservation or letter of invitation not always required but recommended.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Mandatory for all travellers arriving from endemic countries; may be checked at border.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May be requested to show you can support yourself during stay.

## Good to know

- Visa-on-arrival availability for North Korean passport holders is not widely tested; confirm with the nearest Burundian embassy before travel.
- Only Bujumbura International Airport and certain land borders officially issue visas on arrival; check latest official sources.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete documents (missing photos, insufficient passport validity, no onward ticket)** — Bring all required documents as listed and ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months.
- **Incorrect fee (cash only, exact amount not known)** — Carry sufficient cash in USD to cover the fee (ask embassy for current amount).

## FAQs

### Do citizens of North Korea need a visa for Burundi?

Citizens of North Korea can get a visa on arrival in Burundi.

### How long can citizens of North Korea stay in Burundi?

Up to 30 days.

### What documents do citizens of North Korea need for Burundi?

Valid passport (6 months validity minimum with at least 2 blank pages); Passport-size photographs; Completed visa application form; Visa fee (cash in USD or local currency); Return or onward ticket; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; and 2 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

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- [Burundi visa for every passport](/visa/burundi)
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