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๐ฌ๐ฒ Does a Gambian need a visa for Burundi ๐ง๐ฎ?
Visa on arrival. Gambian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Burundi, usually at the airport or land border.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Gambian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Burundi or its official government website before you travel.
โ U.S. State Department travel advisory for Burundi: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 29 April 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
A visa on arrival is issued at the port of entry. Expect a fee, a passport photo and sometimes proof of onward travel and accommodation.
Not every airport or land border issues it, and some nationalities are sent to secondary checks; confirm the entry point before you travel.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Burundi at a glance
Capital: Gitega ยท Currency: Burundian franc (BIF, Fr) ยท Official languages: French, Kirundi ยท Calling code: +257
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Burundi uses plug types C, E, the Gambia uses G. Mains voltage differs (Burundi: 220 V; the Gambia: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
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Easier destinations near Burundi for Gambian passport holders
- ๐ฒ๐ผ Malawi โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ฒ๐บ Mauritius โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ท๐ผ Rwanda โ Visa-free 30 days
- ๐ธ๐จ Seychelles โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐น๐ฟ Tanzania โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐บ๐ฌ Uganda โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ฐ๐ช Kenya โ ETA required
The other way round
๐ง๐ฎ Burundian passport holders visiting the Gambia: Burundian passport holders can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
The Gambian passport at a glance
All destinations for Gambia passport holders โ ยท Who needs a visa for Burundi โ
Questions
Do Gambian citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Gambian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Burundi, usually at the airport or land border.
Does a Burundian need a visa for the Gambia?
Burundian passport holders can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.