Nigeria passport → Burundi
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Burundi, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.
Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa on arrival (30 days).
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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Burundi at a glance
- Capital
- Gitega
- Currency
- Burundian franc (BIF)
- Languages
- French, Kirundi
- Calling code
- +257
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Burundi for other passports
IndiaVisa on arrival30 days
United StatesVisa on arrival30 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa on arrival30 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival30 days
PakistanVisa on arrival30 days
BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
NepalVisa on arrival30 days- NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa on arrival30 days
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Nigerian passport holders
KenyaVisa-free60 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
EthiopiaVisa on arrival90 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MauritiusVisa on arrival14 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
RwandaVisa on arrival30 days
UgandaVisa on arrival
Common questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Burundi, 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 Nigerian citizens stay in Burundi?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Nigerian citizens get a visa on arrival in Burundi?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Nigerian citizens visit without a visa?
42 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Nigeria passport ranks #84 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.