Japan Burundi

Burundi Visa Requirements for Japan Citizens

Q: How much does a Burundi visa cost for Japan citizens?

Transit visa: 40 USD. Other options are listed in the visa types section on this page.

Visa on arrival

Japan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Burundi — no application is needed before the trip.

Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says a visa is required to enter Burundi for any purpose, and that since December 2021 visas on arrival requiring no prior application have again been issued at Bujumbura International Airport.

“ブルンジに入国するためには、目的を問わず査証が必要です。　2021年12月からブジュンブラ国際空港において、事前申請不要のアライバルビザの発給が再開されました。”

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan — 安全対策基礎データ — Burundi · checked 15 Oct 2026

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Burundi visa options for Japan citizens

Transit visa

On arrival

Fee: 40 USD
Valid for: 3 days

USD 40 or the equivalent in euros, valid for three days and issued at any point of entry. Aircraft, train and ship crews do not need it.

Documents (2)

Passport photo
Copy of your passport

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EAC visa

On arrival

Fee: Free
Max stay: 180 days
Valid for: 180 days

Free. The migration authority (CGM) lists it for citizens of East African Community member states.

What the Burundi visa rules mean for Japan travellers

Japan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Burundi. There is nothing to apply for in advance — the visa is issued at the airport or land border after you pay the fee. Bring cash in a major currency, a passport valid for at least six months, a return ticket and the address of your first night's accommodation, and expect a queue at busy airports.

The main option is the Transit visa, which costs 40 USD. Burundi also offers EAC visa — see the visa options above.

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. Japan citizens are treated the same way as Afghanistan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Brunei. Overall the Japan passport ranks #34 in the world with 116 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Africa? With a Japan passport you can also visit 11 countries in the region without a visa, including Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Morocco, Mauritius, Senegal, Sao Tome and Principe and Eswatini.

In the other direction, Burundi citizens need a visa to visit Japan.

Entry requirements for Burundi

Passport validity

6 months

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.

Government of Canada — Burundi travel advice (entry and exit requirements, health)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

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.

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

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

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.

Government of Canada — Burundi travel advice (entry and exit requirements, health)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Burundi.

Commissariat Général des Migrations (Burundi) — visa types, fees and documents required✓ Checked 5 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

No official source we could read states Burundi's cash-declaration threshold or a limit on carrying Burundian francs in or out.

Burundi migration authority — official eVisa portal✓ Checked 9 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Burundi?

Japan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Burundi — no application is needed before the trip. Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says a visa is required to enter Burundi for any purpose, and that since December 2021 visas on arrival requiring no prior application have again been issued at Bujumbura International Airport.

How much does a Burundi visa cost for Japan citizens?

Transit visa: 40 USD. Other options are listed in the visa types section on this page.

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.

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