Uganda passport → Burundi
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Visa-free entry90 days
Ugandan passport holders can visit Burundi without a visa for up to 90 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Burundi at a glance
- Capital
- Gitega
- Currency
- Burundian franc (BIF)
- Languages
- French, Kirundi
- Calling code
- +257
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Burundi for other passports
- UgandaVisa-free90 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 Ugandan passport holders
EritreaVisa-free
KenyaVisa-free180 days
MalawiVisa-free90 days
MauritiusVisa-free90 days
MozambiqueVisa-free
RwandaVisa-free180 days
South SudanVisa-free
TanzaniaVisa-free90 days
Common questions
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Ugandan passport holders can visit Burundi without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Ugandan citizens stay in Burundi?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Ugandan citizens get a visa on arrival in Burundi?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Ugandan citizens visit without a visa?
63 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Uganda passport ranks #66 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Ugandan citizens (edited 16 Jul 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.