Burundi Passport:
Visa-Free Countries & Entry Rules
Abroad Travel Guide – 90 destinations open to Burundi passport holders without a visa arranged in advance.
Burundi passport holders can currently enter 19 destinations visa-free (including simple eTA authorisations), receive a visa on arrival in 28 countries and apply online for an e-Visa in 43. An embassy visa is still required for 107 destinations. The full breakdown by category is below, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26. Select another passport to compare, and wherever a second citizenship or residency could strengthen your passport, we will show you the way.
How It Works
Select the passport you actually travel with – your citizenship, or the country of your current residence permit. Your passport check will instantly sort every destination into five entry categories. Countries marked with the green icon have citizenship or residency programs available through Abroad Mobility.
without arranging
a visa in advance
Barbados90 days
Benin90 days
Central African Republic90 days
Dominica21 days
DR Congo
Ecuador90 days
Gambia90 days
Haiti90 days
Ivory CoasteTA
Kenya
Mauritius90 days
Micronesia30 days
Philippines30 days
Rwanda180 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
Seychelles90 days
Singapore30 days
Tanzania90 days
Uganda90 daysEnter with just your passport, no visa needed. Some destinations require a simple electronic travel authorization (eTA). Permitted stay length is shown for each country.
Bangladesh
Bolivia
Cambodia
Cape Verde
Comoros
Djibouti
Ethiopia
Ghana
Guinea-Bissau
Iran
Macao
Maldives
Mauritania
Mozambique
Namibia
Nepal
Nicaragua
Nigeria
Palau
Saint Lucia
Samoa
Senegal
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Timor-Leste
Tuvalu
Zambia
ZimbabweA visa is issued when you land, usually a short form and a fee right at the border. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Albania
Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bhutan
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Colombia
Cuba
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Gabon
Georgia
Guinea
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Iraq
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Lesotho
Libya
Malawi
Malaysia
Moldova
Mongolia
Oman
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Qatar
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Sao Tome and Principe
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Korea
Syria
Tajikistan
Thailand
Togo
United Arab Emirates
VietnamApply online before you travel; approval usually arrives within a few days by email. No embassy visit needed, you land with the document ready.
Afghanistan
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Argentina
Armenia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Chad
Chile
China
Congo
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Egypt
Eritrea
Estonia
Fiji
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kuwait
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Liberia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Madagascar
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mexico
Monaco
Montenegro
Morocco
Myanmar
Nauru
Netherlands
New Zealand
Niger
North Korea
North Macedonia
Norway
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russia
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
Spain
Sudan
Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican
Venezuela
YemenA visa must be obtained before travelling, via an embassy or consulate of the destination country.
No destinations in this category.
Entry is currently not permitted for holders of this passport. Rules change; always verify before planning a trip.
About the Burundi Passport
Burundi holds position 66 in the ranking, which places its passport firmly in the lower tier. It offers visa-free entry to 19 destinations, and when visa on arrival and e-Visa options are counted, total mobility rises to 90. Africa is the best region for holders, with 11 visa-free destinations, whereas South America and Oceania provide only a single one each.
For the major destinations the picture is restrictive. France and the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Japan and China all require a visa. Australia and the United Arab Emirates are reachable with an e-Visa, and Singapore does not require one at all. In total, 107 countries still ask Burundian travelers for a visa in advance. A second citizenship such as Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP could add up to 79 destinations.
Visa-Free Access by Region
Burundi passport holders can enter 19 destinations visa-free or with a simple eTA. Destinations with a green outline have residency or citizenship programs you can explore.
Europe 0
Asia 2
Africa 11
North America 4
South America 1
Oceania 1
How Burundi Compares
| Passport | Rank | Mobility | Visa-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | #64 | 92 | 20 |
| Myanmar | #64 | 92 | 16 |
| Congo | #65 | 91 | 21 |
| Liberia | #65 | 91 | 25 |
| Nepal | #65 | 91 | 13 |
 Burundi | #66 | 90 | 19 |
| Sri Lanka | #66 | 90 | 21 |
| Eritrea | #67 | 89 | 13 |
| Ethiopia | #67 | 89 | 13 |
| Nigeria | #68 | 88 | 27 |
| Lebanon | #69 | 87 | 16 |
The top-ranked Denmark passport (#1) opens 183 destinations, 93 more destinations than the Burundi passport.
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Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can Burundi passport holders visit without a visa?
Burundi passport holders can visit 19 destinations visa-free (including destinations that only ask for an eTA), plus 28 with a visa on arrival and 43 with an e-Visa. That gives a mobility score of 90 out of 197 destinations, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26.
What is the Burundi passport ranking?
The Burundi passport ranks #66 in the Abroad Mobility passport ranking, a position shared with 1 other passport, with a mobility score of 90. The ranking covers 198 passports on 77 positions: passports with the same score share a position and the next score takes the next number. It counts destinations open visa-free, with an eTA, with a visa on arrival or with an e-Visa. The top-ranked passport is Denmark with 183 destinations.
Do Burundi passport holders need a visa for the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada?
Schengen area (checked against France): visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. United Kingdom: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. United States: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Canada: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Always confirm the current rules with the official government source before you travel.
Which countries offer visa on arrival to Burundi passport holders?
28 destinations issue a visa on arrival to Burundi passport holders: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Comoros, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Iran and 18 more. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Which countries require a visa for Burundi passport holders?
Burundi passport holders need a visa arranged in advance for 107 destinations, including United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, China, New Zealand and 99 more.
How can a Burundi passport holder get a stronger second passport?
Citizenship by investment programs grant a second passport in return for an approved investment. For Burundi passport holders, the programs in our database that add the most destinations are Malta Citizenship by Merit (+90 destinations, from USD $1,430,000, about 24 months), Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP (+79 destinations, from USD $272,000, about 6 months) and Antigua & Barbuda CIP (+76 destinations, from USD $265,000, about 6 months). Abroad Mobility can help you compare eligibility, timelines and the full process.
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