Mauritania passport → Burundi
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Mauritanian passport holders need a visa for Burundi, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as visa on arrival (30 days). Confirm on the official website before you travel.
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.
Burundi at a glance
- Capital
- Gitega
- Currency
- Burundian franc (BIF)
- Languages
- French, Kirundi
- Calling code
- +257
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Burundi for other passports
- MauritaniaVisa required
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 Mauritanian passport holders
MauritiusVisa-free30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
EthiopiaVisa on arrival90 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival30 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
RwandaVisa on arrival30 days
SeychellesVisa on arrival90 days
UgandaVisa on arrival
Common questions
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Mauritanian passport holders need a visa for Burundi, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Mauritanian citizens stay in Burundi?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Mauritanian citizens get a visa on arrival in Burundi?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Mauritanian citizens visit without a visa?
52 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Mauritania passport ranks #75 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Mauritanian citizens (edited 28 Mar 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.