Italy passport → Burundi
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Italian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Burundi for up to 30 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.
Burundi at a glance
- Capital
- Gitega
- Currency
- Burundian franc (BIF)
- Languages
- French, Kirundi
- Calling code
- +257
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Burundi for other passports
- ItalyVisa on arrival30 days
IndiaVisa on arrival30 days
United StatesVisa on arrival30 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa on arrival30 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival30 days
PakistanVisa on arrival30 days
BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
NepalVisa on arrival30 days
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa on arrival30 days
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Italian passport holders
MauritiusVisa-free90 days
MozambiqueVisa-free30 days
ZambiaVisa-free30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival30 days
EthiopiaVisa on arrival90 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival60 days
MalawiVisa on arrival30 days
RwandaVisa on arrival30 days
Common questions
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Italian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Burundi for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Italian citizens stay in Burundi?
Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Italian citizens visit without a visa?
157 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Italy passport ranks #7 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Italian citizens (edited 12 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Burundi before you travel.