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🇨🇮 Does an Ivorian need a visa for Burundi 🇧🇮?
Visa on arrival. Ivorian 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 Ivorian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Burundi or its official government website before you travel.
⚠ 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 · Currency: Burundian franc (BIF, Fr) · Official languages: French, Kirundi · Calling code: +257
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Ivory Coast (C, E) works with sockets in Burundi. Mains voltage differs (Burundi: 220 V; Ivory Coast: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Easier destinations near Burundi for Ivorian passport holders
- 🇲🇿 Mozambique — Visa-free 30 days
- 🇷🇼 Rwanda — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇰🇪 Kenya — ETA required
The other way round
🇧🇮 Burundian passport holders visiting Ivory Coast: Burundian passport holders do not need a visa for Ivory Coast, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.
The Ivorian passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Ivorian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Burundi, usually at the airport or land border.
Does a Burundian need a visa for Ivory Coast?
Burundian passport holders do not need a visa for Ivory Coast, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.