Republic of Burundi vs Republic of Madagascar
A neutral side-by-side of immigration systems, routes and regulators. Each row links to the underlying visa page with its primary government source.
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Republic of Burundi
Burundi publishes visa and migration services through the Commissariat General des Migrations (CGM). The current Visa Atlas packet covers the official online visa appointment/application flow, multiple-entry and airport-entry visas, transit, stay extension, study, EAC visitor/student treatment, establishment and permanent-resident visas. Applicants should treat the CGM portal as the controlling source because the online forms and French guidance pages contain category-specific document and fee details.
- Official portal
- Commissariat General des Migrations, Burundi
- Languages
- Kirundi, French, English
- Currency
- Burundian franc
Republic of Madagascar
Madagascar publishes official tourist eVisa guidance through the eVisa Madagascar platform and National Police, long-stay investor, worker, family, work-permit and company-creation checklists through EDBM, and consular short-stay, transformable, study and special-visa category guidance through Ministry of Foreign Affairs mission pages. The current Visa Atlas packet covers tourist eVisa, visa on arrival, consular short stay, tourist extension, transformable visa, long-stay investor, worker, family and study routes, work permit, special official visas and company creation for foreign investors. Embassy payment and appointment mechanics can be locally specific, so applicants should use the competent Madagascar mission for consular filing details.
- Official portal
- eVisa Madagascar / Border Police of Madagascar
- Languages
- Malagasy, French
- Currency
- Malagasy ariary
How Republic of Burundi and Republic of Madagascar differ
| Dimension | Republic of Burundi | Republic of Madagascar |
|---|---|---|
| Total routes covered | 8 | 12 |
| Routes without employer sponsor | 5 | 6 |
| Routes leading to permanent residence | 2 | 4 |
| Typical full settlement timeline | — | — |
| Dominant skilled visa | Establishment Visa | Work Permit |
| Skilled visa salary minimum | — | — |
| Skilled visa processing time | — | — |
| Skilled visa government fees | — | — |
| Official languages | Kirundi, French, English | Malagasy, French |
| Currency | Burundian franc | Malagasy ariary |
| Primary regulator | CGM | EVISA |
| Policy changes (last 12 months) | 0 | 0 |
Skilled-route head-to-head
Comparing each country’s most-used skilled-migration route side by side.
Visa routes side by side
Republic of Burundi (8)
Multiple Entry Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · CGM form categories include 1 month, 2 months, 3 months, CEPGL and EAC; the information page says stay is limited to a maximum of 90 days.
Airport Entry Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · The reviewed CGM airport-entry form displayed a 1 month category.
Transit Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Transit-only use; confirm the live duration in the CGM transit form before travel.
Stay Visa Extension
No sponsor · Non-settlement · 5 days to 1 month, renewable according to CGM guidance.
Study Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Depends on the CGM study category and enrolment basis; the EAC student note states 12 months in the reviewed guidance section.
EAC Visitor and Student Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Up to 6 months for the EAC stay note; the reviewed EAC student section states 12 months.
Establishment Visa
Sponsor · Leads to settlement · 2 years according to the CGM ordinary establishment visa section.
Permanent Resident Visa
Sponsor · Leads to settlement · Indefinite period according to the CGM permanent resident visa text.
Republic of Madagascar (12)
Tourist eVisa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Single entry; maximum tourist eVisa duration of 60 days.
Tourist Visa on Arrival
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Tourist route; the official eVisa tourist route states a single-entry maximum of 60 days.
Consular Short-Stay Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · 30, 60 or 90 days; the page states the visa is non-transformable into long stay.
Tourist Visa Extension
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Extension up to a total of 90 days according to the reviewed eVisa FAQ.
Transformable Visa
Sponsor · Leads to settlement · One-month transformable visa, used as a bridge to long-stay status.
Long-Stay Investor Visa
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · EDBM fee bands cover stay periods from more than 3 months to 1 year through 5-10 years, definitive and duplicate categories.
Long-Stay Worker Visa
Sponsor · Leads to settlement · EDBM fee bands cover stay periods from more than 3 months to 1 year through 5-10 years, definitive and duplicate categories.
Work Permit
Sponsor · Non-settlement · A work authorisation route tied to the employment file; check the permit validity issued in the decision.
Long-Stay Family Reunification Visa
Sponsor · Leads to settlement · EDBM fee bands cover stay periods from more than 3 months to 1 year through 5-10 years, definitive and duplicate categories.
Long-Stay Study Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Entry visa is described as an immigrant 30-day visa transformable into long stay of more than 90 days.
Diplomatic and Courtesy Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Mission- or status-linked special visa; validity depends on the approved official purpose.
Company Creation for Foreign Investors
No sponsor · Non-settlement · EDBM states documents are delivered 2 days after payment if the file is complete.
Frequently asked questions
Which country has an easier skilled-migration route, Republic of Burundi or Republic of Madagascar?+
Republic of Burundi’s Establishment Visa is the dominant skilled route; Republic of Madagascar’s Work Permit is the dominant skilled route. “Easier” depends on your salary, sponsor situation, and nationality — see each visa’s eligibility detail.
Does Republic of Burundi or Republic of Madagascar have more visa routes without an employer sponsor?+
Republic of Madagascar has more: 6 of its covered routes can be pursued without an employer sponsor, against 5 for Republic of Burundi. No-sponsor routes — such as digital-nomad, self-employment, and points-based skilled migration — matter most if you do not yet have a job offer.