Burundi passport → Senegal
Do Burundian citizens need a visa for Senegal?
Burundian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Senegal for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Senegal at a glance
- Capital
- Dakar
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Languages
- French
- Calling code
- +221
- Region
- Western Africa
Senegal for other passports
- BurundiVisa on arrival90 days
IndiaVisa-free90 days
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa on arrival30 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa on arrival30 days
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa on arrival90 days
NigeriaVisa-free90 days
PhilippinesVisa on arrival30 days
Nearby in Western Africa for Burundian passport holders
BeninVisa-free90 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival45 days
GhanaVisa on arrival30 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
Burkina FasoeVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa
GuineaeVisa90 days
Common questions
Do Burundian citizens need a visa for Senegal?
Burundian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Senegal for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Burundian citizens stay in Senegal?
Up to 90 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
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 change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Senegal before you travel.