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South Africa → Burundi: do you need a visa?

SHORT-VISIT ENTRY SUMMARY

Visa on arrival

Burundi grants a visa on arrival to South Africa citizens (up to 30 days).

Dataset: February 2026. Confirm current rules with official authorities before traveling. Work, study, and longer stays may require a separate visa.

Which visa are you getting?

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    Popular:

    Short-Stay Visa (Visa de sejour)

    In-country short-stay visa from 5 days up to 3 months.
    Who fits: Visitors already admitted who need a CGM short stay of 5 days to 3 months, including tourism, family, seminar, health, or study motifs.
    Gov fees: CGM: US$10.00 (5 days); US$20.00 (10 days); US$30.00 (15 days); US$40.00 (20 days); US$50.00 (25 days); US$70.00 (1 month); US$140.00 (2 months); US$210.00 (3 months). — Confirm the applicable duration and payment channel with the CGM before filing.
    Official source: CGM — Visa types, documents and fees · CGM — Online visa application (stay visa)
    CGM online visa portal https://migration.gov.bi/Apply/step1/3

    Documents

    • Photocopy of the passport
    • Photocopy of the current visa
    • Passport photo
    • For free-gratuity beneficiaries: framework agreement between the organization and the Government of Burundi, or other qualifying document
    • Purpose evidence matching the declared motif (for example hotel booking, invitation, seminar, medical, or enrollment documents)

    FAQ

    Entry visa vs. stay visa?
    The entry visa admits the traveler for 1 to 3 months; the stay (sejour) visa covers shorter in-country periods from 5 days up to 3 months under the CGM scale.

    What if I qualify for free issuance?
    File the framework agreement between the organization and the Government of Burundi, or the other qualifying document the CGM requires.

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