How to get a Burundi visa from Egypt

Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Egyptian passport holders travelling to Burundi.

Visa types & fees

2 visa options for travelling to Burundi.

Processing time10 working days

Validity30 days

Fee (approx.)$160

Processing time10 working days

Validity30 days

Fee (approx.)$160

Documents Egyptian applicants need to provide.

Passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have at least two blank pages for the necessary stamp.
Correctly completed visa application form duly signed by the applicant.
Two passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the format of a visa application.
Bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
Copy of return flight ticket.
Travel itinerary.

Foreigners applying for this visa have the intention of traveling to Burundi for the purpose of leisure and tourism.
This visa allows foreign nationals to visit their family and friends who hold permanent residence in the country.
If you are visiting a friend or relative in the country, a letter of invitation from your host is required. The letter must state the relationship between the applicant and the host and must contain the valid contact information of the host.
A letter from your employer in Egypt is required. The letter must state the applicant’s job position, salary level, and the applicant’s length of employment.
Applicants of this visa who are under the age of 18 years should ensure they are in possession of the original copy of their birth certificate.
Holders of this visa are allowed to attend festivals and events while they are in the country.
Foreigners on this visa are not allowed to engage in business activities during their time in the country.
You are required to be in possession of an International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever.
All applicants of this visa should submit the receipt of paid visa application fees.

This visa is issued to business travelers who are visiting Burundi to engage in business activities.
This visa allows business travelers to negotiate and sign contracts with their business partners in the country.
Foreigners in Burundi are permitted to attend trade fairs, conferences and business seminars relating to their profession.
An official letter of invitation from the inviting company should be provided. The letter must be printed on the company’s letterhead and must contain contact details of the company.
The letter must state the nature of the business to be carried out and the duration of the business visit.
A letter from the sponsoring company is also required. The letter should introduce the applicant and must state the duration of the business visit.
Proof of previous trade relations between the inviting and the sponsoring company should be provided, if any.
Documents which show that you have the incentive of returning to your home country is required.
You are expected to leave the country as soon as your visa expires.

Burundi embassy & visa application centers in Egypt.

Address27, El Ryad Street, Mohandessin, Cairo, Egypt.

Phone+2 (02) 3302 4301/2

Burundi is considered to be the hungriest country and one of the poorest countries in the world.

Burundi used to be called Ruanda-Urundi. The country’s name was legally changed when the country gained independence on 1 July 1962.

Yes, French is widely spoken in Burundi. It is one of the three official languages of Burundi.

The capital city of Burundi is Gitega.

The most widely practiced religion in Burundi is Christianity.

Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Burundi visa requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.