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Burundi Visa Requirements for Ecuador Citizens

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Ecuador passport holders need an eVisa for Burundi, applied for online before travel.

Ecuador's foreign ministry lists Burundi among the countries for which Ecuadorian citizens need a visa.

“Listado de países que SI solicitan visa a los ciudadanos ecuatorianos”

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ecuador — countries that require a visa from Ecuadorian citizens · checked 10 Oct 2026

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How to get your eVisa for Burundi in three steps

  1. Complete the application online with your Ecuador passport details.
  2. Pay the fee — 90 USD by card.
  3. Check your inbox — the approval is linked to your passport.
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Flag of BurundiBurundi visa options for Ecuador citizens

Single-entry visa (Visa d'entrée simple)

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Fee
90 USD
Max stay
30 days
Valid for
30 days

USD 90 or the equivalent in euros, valid for one month, obtained online, at Melchior Ndadaye International Airport or at embassies, according to the migration authority (CGM). The CGM’s multiple-entry visa costs USD 90 for one month, USD 180 for two and USD 270 for three; it is valid for one month, renewable at most twice, and allows a stay of up to 90 days.

Documents (2)
  • Passport photo
  • Copy of your passport
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What the Burundi visa rules mean for Ecuador travellers

Ecuador passport holders need an eVisa to enter Burundi. You apply online, upload a passport scan and a photo, pay the fee and receive the visa by email. Apply at least one to two weeks before your trip and print the approval — some airlines and border officers ask to see it on paper.

The main option is the Single-entry visa (Visa d'entrée simple), which costs 90 USD.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Burundi applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: Canada's travel advice says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Burundi and have at least one blank page. The UK's says 6 months from the date you arrive, with one blank…
  • Vaccinations: Yellow fever: The UK government says that to enter Burundi you must have a certificate proving you have had a yellow fever vaccination, due to a risk of yellow fever transmission.
  • Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Burundi. The UK's travel advice says to check that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation.
  • Return or onward ticket: Canada's travel advice says visitors entering Burundi must have a return ticket, or an onward ticket if they are in transit.

Burundi entry rules compared

Burundi does not grant visa-free entry to any passport, offers a visa on arrival to 176, issues eVisas to 19 and requires an embassy visa from 3. Ecuador citizens are treated the same way as Canada, Colombia and Jamaica. Overall the Ecuador passport ranks #106 in the world with 48 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Africa? With a Ecuador passport you can also visit 2 countries in the region without a visa, including Malawi and South Africa.

In the other direction, Burundi citizens can visit Ecuador visa-free for up to 90 days.

Flag of BurundiEntry requirements for Burundi

Travel insurance

No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Burundi. The UK's travel advice says to check that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation.

UK FCDO — Burundi travel advice (health)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for Burundi?

Ecuador passport holders need an eVisa for Burundi, applied for online before travel. Ecuador's foreign ministry lists Burundi among the countries for which Ecuadorian citizens need a visa.

How much does a Burundi visa cost for Ecuador citizens?

Single-entry visa (Visa d'entrée simple): 90 USD.

How do Ecuador citizens apply for a Burundi eVisa?

Apply online before you travel on the official portal (migration.gov.bi). Approval is linked to your passport, so travel with the same passport you applied with.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Burundi?

Canada's travel advice says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Burundi and have at least one blank page. The UK's says 6 months from the date you arrive, with one blank page.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.