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

Citizens of Vietnam 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 · 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
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Ensure passport valid for 6+ months, have photo, onward ticket, and vaccination certificate.
2. **Arrive at Bujumbura International Airport** — Proceed to the visa-on-arrival counter after landing.
3. **Fill out arrival form** — Complete the immigration arrival/departure card.
4. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Hand over passport, photo, form, and pay the visa fee in cash.
5. **Receive visa sticker** — Immigration officer affixes visa into passport.
6. **Proceed to passport control** — Get passport stamped and enter Burundi.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
- **Completed arrival/departure form** (Travel): Provided on the flight or at the airport.
- **Passport-sized photograph** (Identity): One recent photo for the visa sticker.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Burundi.
- **Visa fee payment** (Financial): Payable in cash (USD or local currency) at the airport.
- **Hotel reservation or invitation letter** (Supporting, optional): May be requested to confirm accommodation.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required for entry into Burundi.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at Bujumbura International Airport; land borders may not offer this facility.
- Have exact cash in USD or local currency; no ATM or card payment at the counter.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Renew passport before travel.
- **Missing yellow fever vaccination certificate** — Get vaccinated and carry the certificate.
- **No onward/return ticket** — Book a confirmed ticket before arrival.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Valid passport; Completed arrival/departure form; Passport-sized photograph; Return or onward ticket; Visa fee payment; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; and 1 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

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