Burundi passport → Japan
Do Burundian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Burundian passport holders need a visa for Japan, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Japan at a glance
- Capital
- Tokyo
- Currency
- Japanese yen (JPY)
- Languages
- Japanese
- Calling code
- +81
- Region
- Eastern Asia
JP36.0°N · 138.0°EPhoto: Jordy Meow · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsJapan for other passports
- BurundiVisa required
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Eastern Asia for Burundian passport holders
MacaoVisa on arrival30 days
Hong KongeVisa
MongoliaeVisa- ChinaVisa required
North KoreaVisa required
South KoreaVisa required
TaiwanVisa required
Common questions
Do Burundian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Burundian passport holders need a visa for Japan, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Burundian citizens stay in Japan?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Burundian citizens get a visa on arrival in Japan?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Burundian citizens visit without a visa?
43 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Burundi passport ranks #83 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Burundian citizens (edited 25 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.