Timor-Leste passport → Burundi
Do East Timorese citizens need a visa for Burundi?
East Timorese 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
- Timor-LesteVisa 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 East Timorese passport holders
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival60 days
MalawiVisa on arrival90 days
MauritiusVisa on arrival60 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
RwandaVisa on arrival30 days
TanzaniaVisa on arrival90 days
KenyaeTA90 days
Common questions
Do East Timorese citizens need a visa for Burundi?
East Timorese 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 East Timorese 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 East Timorese citizens visit without a visa?
87 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Timor-Leste passport ranks #48 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for East Timorese citizens (edited 24 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.