Tanzania to Burundi visa requirements
Tanzanian passport holders can obtain a Burundi visa on arrival for tourism, or apply online before travel.
Last verified: 2026-03-11
At a glance
What Tanzania travellers need to know
If you hold a Tanzania passport and plan to visit Burundi for tourism, current guidance indicates you need visa on arrival.
Tanzanian passport holders can obtain a Burundi visa on arrival for tourism, or apply online before travel.
Typical stay guidance: VOA typically permits short stays.
Passport rule: Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
Health note: Yellow fever vaccination certificate mandatory.
Confirm current VOA availability and fees with Burundi immigration.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Tanzania to Burundi.
Entry requirements
- Burundi offers visa on arrival for Tanzanian citizens at airports and land borders.
- Alternatively apply online through migration.gov.bi before travel.
- Required: valid passport (6+ months), proof of onward travel, yellow fever certificate.
Stay
VOA typically permits short stays.
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow fever vaccination certificate mandatory.
Confirm current VOA availability and fees with Burundi immigration.
How to prepare (Tanzania → Burundi)
- 1
Confirm Tanzania passport holders still qualify for visa on arrival in Burundi.
- 2
Prepare the VOA fee in the currency accepted at your arrival airport.
- 3
Pack passport photos, return ticket, hotel booking, and proof of funds.
- 4
Complete any arrival card or health form before landing when available.
- 5
Keep the VOA receipt with your passport for the rest of your trip.
Documents checklist
- Valid Tanzania passport (check validity rules above)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Burundi
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
- Onward travel: Proof of onward travel required.
- Yellow fever certificate if required for your routing
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
Do Tanzania citizens need a visa for Burundi?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-03-11), Tanzania travellers need visa on arrival for tourism to Burundi. Tanzanian passport holders can obtain a Burundi visa on arrival for tourism, or apply online before travel.
How long can I stay in Burundi on a Tanzania passport?
VOA typically permits short stays.
What documents should Tanzania travellers carry to Burundi?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Also note: Yellow fever vaccination certificate mandatory.
Where can I verify Burundi entry rules officially?
Start with: Burundi Directorate General of Immigration — Visa Requirements; UK Government travel advice — Burundi entry requirements. Requirements can change without notice.
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Sources
- Burundi Directorate General of Immigration — Visa Requirements
- UK Government travel advice — Burundi entry requirements
Important
This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.