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You need a visa for Burundi if you have a Sahrawi passport

These visas exist for Burundi, but they cannot be applied for online with Sahrawi nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Burundi Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Sahrawi citizens need a visa for Burundi. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Burundi may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate required
  • Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
  • Hotel booking or accommodation confirmation
  • Return flight or onward travel itinerary
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay

Entry requirements for Sahrawi travellers

These rules apply specifically to Sahrawi passport holders entering Burundi as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Recommended

    Recommended vaccinations for Burundi

    Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Measles. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.

    CDC - Burundi Last checked 2026-07-30

A look at Burundi

  • Crystal-clear waters of Lake Tanganyika with traditional wooden boats and green hills in Burundi
    Lake Tanganyika — The world's second deepest lake and Burundi's crown jewel
  • Lush green tea plantations on rolling hills in the Burundian highlands with workers harvesting
    Burundi's Tea Plantations — Famous highland crops in the heart of Africa
  • Traditional Burundian drummers performing the famous Royal Drummers ceremony in white robes
    Royal Drummers of Burundi — UNESCO-recognized cultural heritage
  • Panoramic view of Gitega city with traditional buildings and the Royal Palace Museum
    Gitega — Burundi's new capital city and cultural center

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Where else Sahrawi citizens can apply online

See every country a Sahrawi passport can enter — visa-free, on arrival or with an eVisa.