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title: Burundi visa for citizens of Vanuatu
description: "Citizens of Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu

Citizens of Vanuatu 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)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **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. **Prepare documents** — Gather all required documents including passport, photos, proof of onward travel, and funds.
2. **Arrive at Burundi border** — Present yourself at a designated port of entry (airport or land border).
3. **Complete visa application form** — Fill out the visa on arrival application form (may be done online in advance).
4. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Hand over your passport, photos, and supporting documents, and pay the visa fee in cash.
5. **Receive visa and enter** — Once approved, the visa is stamped in your passport and you may proceed to immigration.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): Two recent photos, white background.
- **Completed visa application form** (Supporting): May be obtained on arrival or online in advance.
- **Proof of onward/return ticket** (Travel): Confirmed flight reservation showing departure from Burundi.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter from host.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statements or cash equivalent for duration of stay.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required if traveling from an endemic country.
- **Visa fee payment** (Financial): Payable in cash (USD or local currency) at the border.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent of $100 per day of stay
- Bank statements
- Cash
- Traveler's checks

Amount may vary; border officer may request proof.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is available at Bujumbura International Airport and major land borders.
- It is recommended to confirm current fees and requirements before travel as they may change.
- Online pre-application may be possible but is not mandatory.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Carry a confirmed flight reservation showing departure from Burundi.
- **Inadequate funds** — Carry sufficient cash or bank statements to cover your stay.
- **Missing yellow fever vaccination certificate** — Obtain and carry the certificate if traveling from an endemic area.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Vanuatu can get a visa on arrival in Burundi. Visa type: Visa on Arrival (Tourist).

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Valid passport; Passport-size photographs; Completed visa application form; Proof of onward/return ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; and 2 more.

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

At least 6 months.

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