Sudan passport → Burundi

Do Sudanese citizens need a visa for Burundi?

Visa required in advance

Sudanese passport holders need a visa for Burundi, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa on arrival (30 days).

What this means for your trip

Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, 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

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Burundi for other passports

SudanVisa required
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 Sudanese passport holders

KenyaVisa-free90 days
RwandaVisa-free30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
EritreaVisa on arrival
EthiopiaVisa on arrival90 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
SeychellesVisa on arrival90 days

Common questions

Do Sudanese citizens need a visa for Burundi?

Sudanese passport holders need a visa for Burundi, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

How long can Sudanese citizens stay in Burundi?

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

Can Sudanese citizens get a visa on arrival in Burundi?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Sudanese citizens visit without a visa?

40 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Sudan passport ranks #86 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.