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

A visa on arrival is also issued at the border for this route. Applying beforehand avoids the queue at the airport.

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

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Timorese citizens need a visa for Burundi?

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

Can Timorese citizens get a visa on arrival in Burundi?

Yes, a visa on arrival is issued at the border for this route. Applying before you travel avoids the queue at the airport.

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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 Timorese travellers

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

Required
Mandatory accommodation booking
Travelers must have proof of accommodation booking during their stay in Burundi.
Embassy of the Republic of Burundi Washington D.C Last checked 2026-07-30
Required
Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Burundi
Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Burundi.
- This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of Burundi; -Foreign nationals residing in Burundi.
Embassy of the Republic of Burundi Washington D.C Last checked 2026-07-30
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Burundi. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Burundi.
Embassy of the Republic of Burundi Washington D.C Last checked 2026-07-30
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
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Burundi
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Burundi.
Last checked 2026-07-30
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Burundi.
Last checked 2026-07-30
Required
Transit visa
Travelers need a visa to transit through Burundi. Travelers must obtain a paper or embassy visa from an embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling.
Last checked 2026-07-30