Burundi passport → Madagascar

Do Burundian citizens need a visa for Madagascar?

Visa required in advance

Burundian passport holders need a visa for Madagascar, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Madagascar at a glance

Capital: Antananarivo
Currency: Malagasy ariary (MGA)
Languages: French, Malagasy
Calling code: +261
Region: Eastern Africa

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Madagascar for other passports

BurundiVisa required
IndiaVisa on arrival90 days
United StatesVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival90 days
ChinaVisa on arrival60 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival90 days
PakistanVisa on arrival90 days
BangladeshVisa on arrival90 days
Sri LankaVisa on arrival90 days
NepalVisa on arrival90 days
NigeriaVisa on arrival90 days
PhilippinesVisa on arrival90 days

Nearby in Eastern Africa for Burundian passport holders

KenyaVisa-free90 days
MauritiusVisa-free90 days
RwandaVisa-free180 days
TanzaniaVisa-free90 days
UgandaVisa-free90 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
EthiopiaVisa on arrival90 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days

Common questions

Do Burundian citizens need a visa for Madagascar?

Burundian passport holders need a visa for Madagascar, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Burundian citizens stay in Madagascar?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Burundian citizens get a visa on arrival in Madagascar?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Burundian citizens visit without a visa?

43 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Burundi passport ranks #83 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.