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title: Ethiopia visa for citizens of Burundi
description: "Citizens of Burundi can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia. Stay up to 90 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Ethiopia visa for citizens of Burundi

Citizens of Burundi can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia.

*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 · Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 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

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport** — This visa on arrival is only available at this airport.
2. **Proceed to the visa-on-arrival counter** — Locate the immigration or visa issuance counter before passport control.
3. **Complete application form** — Fill out the form provided at the counter with personal and travel details.
4. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Hand over passport, photo, form, onward ticket, and pay the visa fee.
5. **Receive visa and enter Ethiopia** — Once processed, visa is stamped in the passport and you may proceed through immigration.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (valid for at least 6 months from arrival)** (Identity): Must have at least one blank page.
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): Usually required for visa issuance.
- **Completed application form (at airport)** (Supporting): Provided at the visa counter at arrival.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Ethiopia.
- **Payment for visa fee** (Financial): Paid at the airport – exact amount not specified.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only obtainable at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport – not at land borders or other airports.
- e-Visa holders must also arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
- Requirements and fees may change; check with Ethiopian Immigration before travel.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.
- **No onward/return ticket** — Always carry proof of your departure from Ethiopia (e.g., return flight booking).
- **Incorrect or incomplete documentation** — Bring a passport photo and ensure the application form is complete.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Burundi can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Passport (valid for at least 6 months from arrival); Passport-size photograph; Completed application form (at airport); Return or onward ticket; Payment for visa fee.

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

At least 6 months.

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