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Visa on arrival

Visa on arrival. Filipino 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 Filipino citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Burundi or its official government website before you travel.

โš  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

Some of your plugs fit (C); for type A, B plugs bring a travel adapter for Burundi's sockets (C, E).

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The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฎ Burundian passport holders visiting the Philippines: Burundian passport holders can visit the Philippines without a visa for up to 30 days.

The Filipino passport at a glance

39visa-free
2ETA
19visa on arrival
47e-Visa
91visa required

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Questions

Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Burundi?

Filipino 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 Philippines?

Burundian passport holders can visit the Philippines without a visa for up to 30 days.