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🇦🇪 Does an Emirati need a visa for Burundi 🇧🇮?

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

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

More about entering Burundi →

Easier destinations near Burundi for Emirati passport holders

• 🇲🇺 Mauritius — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇸🇨 Seychelles — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇺🇬 Uganda — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇿🇲 Zambia — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇰🇪 Kenya — ETA required
• 🇲🇿 Mozambique — ETA required 30 days

The other way round

🇧🇮 Burundian passport holders visiting the United Arab Emirates: Burundian passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Emirati passport at a glance

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