Nigeria passport → Burundi

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Burundi?

Visa required in advance

Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Burundi, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa on arrival (30 days).

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.

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Burundi at a glance

Capital: Gitega
Currency: Burundian franc (BIF)
Languages: French, Kirundi
Calling code: +257
Region: Eastern Africa

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Burundi for other passports

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 Nigerian passport holders

KenyaVisa-free60 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
EthiopiaVisa on arrival90 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MauritiusVisa on arrival14 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
RwandaVisa on arrival30 days
UgandaVisa on arrival

Common questions

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Burundi?

Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Burundi, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Burundi?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Nigerian citizens get a visa on arrival in Burundi?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Nigerian citizens visit without a visa?

42 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Nigeria passport ranks #84 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.