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title: Burundi visa for citizens of the United Arab Emirates
description: "Citizens of the United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates

Citizens of the United Arab Emirates can get a visa on arrival in Burundi.

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

## 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 Burundi port of entry** — Proceed to the visa on arrival counter at the airport or land border.
2. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Present passport, onward ticket, proof of funds, and pay the visa fee in cash.
3. **Receive visa on arrival** — Visa is issued and stamped into passport at the border.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Valid for at least 6 months from arrival date
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Burundi
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement or cash to cover stay
- **Visa fee payment** (Financial): Payable in cash at the border (exact amount varies)
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity, optional): May be requested for visa sticker

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Not specified
- Bank statement
- Cash

Carry sufficient cash or proof of funds for the intended stay.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival may be denied if documents are incomplete.
- Fees and validity are subject to change without notice.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival.
- **Lack of onward ticket** — Have a confirmed return or onward ticket.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry proof of adequate funds for the stay.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of the United Arab Emirates need a visa for Burundi?

Citizens of the United Arab Emirates can get a visa on arrival in Burundi. Visa type: Visa on Arrival.

### How long can citizens of the United Arab Emirates stay in Burundi?

Up to 30 days.

### What documents do citizens of the United Arab Emirates need for Burundi?

Passport; Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Visa fee payment; Passport-size photographs.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Burundi visa for every passport](/visa/burundi)
- [Every destination for United Arab Emirates passport holders](/visa/passport/united-arab-emirates)