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Embassy of the Republic of Burundi Washington D.C.

 
 
 

Embassy of the Republic of Burundi Washington D.C.

Important Announcement

The Embassy of the Republic of Burundi in Washington, D.C., would like to inform the public that starting effectively from Monday, November 16, 2020, the Embassy will resume receiving visa applications.

The processing time is 15 working days.

 

Also, all travelers entering or leaving Burundian territory must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test carried out before 72 hours of boarding.

 

The screening test ($100.00) and hotel costs are the responsibility of the traveler. For further details on visa applications, kindly check our consular section.

Washington, D.C., July 8th, 2021

 

Burundi Embassy

Visa Services

Monday - Thursday | Friday
M-T 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | F 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
2233 Wisconsin Ave N.W.,
Washington D.C.20007

Visa Services

From the month of December, nationals of all countries receive visa on arrival at Burundi International Airport and all land borders

The consular services of the Embassy of Burundi in the United States issue the following types of visas...

Tourist Visa

Transit Visa

Courtesy Visa

Tourist Visa

Transit Visa

Courtesy Visa

Visa Requirements

Travel Document

A valid travel document (minimum six month of validity before the expiration date): Passport or other travel Document.

A Completed Visa Form

One (1) visa application forms per applicant, legibly completed and signed.

Travel Confirmation

A confirmed or unconfirmed round-trip ticket or a letter from a travel agency.

Passport Photos

Two recent colored passport-sized photos (Please staple the photos on the forms).

Yellow Fever (YF) Vaccine

A copy of a yellow fever vaccine certificate.

For Official Business

A letter from the government/company.

For Visitors

An invitation letter by family members or friends.

For Tourists

Proof of hotel reservation(s).

Prepaid Return Envelope

A prepaid, self-addressed, stamped, express-returned envelope (such as USPS, FedEx or UPS Envelope).

Visa Fees

payable only in money order or certified check.

1 Entry

Single Entry Visa

$70

Visa Allowing a Single Entry
Valid for up to 30 days

+1 Entry

Multiple Entries

$90

Visa Allowing Multiple Entries
Valid for up to 30 days
Transit Visa

$40

Visa allowing for short stopover
valid for up to 72 hours

Visa Processing Time


09:00 am - 01:00 pm
Drop off times
02:00 pm - 04:00 pm
PICK UP times

Exemptions

* Nationals of the East African Community (EAC) and DRC are exempted from visa application, however, they need to have a valid passport issued by their respective countries (minimum six month of validity before the expiration date).

* Holders of diplomatic or official passports are exempt from visa fees (minimum six month of validity before the expiration date).