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title: Burundi visa for citizens of Yemen
description: "Citizens of Yemen can get a visa on arrival in Burundi. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $50. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Burundi visa for citizens of Yemen

Citizens of Yemen 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 (30 days)
- **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
- **Government fee:** $50
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** May be requested upon arrival

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Bujumbura International Airport** — Proceed to the Visa on Arrival counter after passport control
2. **Submit required documents** — Hand over passport, photo, onward ticket, hotel booking, and yellow fever certificate
3. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the fee in cash (USD or local currency) to the immigration officer
4. **Receive visa stamp** — Officer will place a visa sticker or stamp in your passport
5. **Proceed to immigration clearance** — Present your passport with visa for entry stamp

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport with at least 6 months validity** (Identity): Must have blank pages for visa stamp
- **Passport-size photograph (2x2 inches)** (Identity): One recent photo usually sufficient
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of confirmed departure from Burundi
- **Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation** (Travel): Must cover entire stay
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required for all travellers arriving from endemic zones
- **Visa fee in cash (USD or local currency)** (Supporting): Payable at the Visa on Arrival counter

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival is only available at Bujumbura International Airport; not available at land borders.
- Carry exact cash in USD or local currency (Burundian Franc) as there is no ATM/change at the visa counter.
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory; failure to present may result in denial of entry or quarantine.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Invalid or expired passport** — Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay
- **Missing yellow fever vaccination certificate** — Obtain the certificate well in advance from an authorized clinic
- **Insufficient funds or no proof of onward travel** — Bring a printed onward ticket and enough cash for the visa fee and stay

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $50.

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

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity; Passport-size photograph (2x2 inches); Return or onward ticket; Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Visa fee in cash (USD or local currency).

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

At least 6 months.

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