Republic of Burundi visas
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.
8 routes · 5 without a sponsor · 2 lead to settlement
Official portal
Primary source
Commissariat General des Migrations ↗ · Commissariat General des Migrations, Burundi
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Regulators of immigration advice
- Commissariat General des Migrations (CGM) — Official Burundi migration authority for visa, travel-document and foreigner movement services.
Visa routes (8)
Multiple Entry Visa
Official CGM multiple-entry visa route for travellers who need repeated entry to Burundi.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 26 July 2026
Airport Entry Visa
Official CGM airport-entry visa application route for arrival by air.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 26 July 2026
Transit Visa
CGM transit visa for foreign travellers passing through Burundi to another country.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 26 July 2026
Stay Visa Extension
CGM stay visa route for extending a stay in Burundi after entry.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 29 June 2026
Study Visa
CGM study visa route for pupils and students enrolled in Burundi.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 26 July 2026
EAC Visitor and Student Visa
CGM treatment for eligible East African Community nationals visiting or studying in Burundi.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 26 July 2026
Establishment Visa
Two-year Burundi long-stay establishment visa for foreign residents and dependants.
Sponsor required · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 26 July 2026
Permanent Resident Visa
Burundi permanent-resident visa for qualifying long-term residents, investors and family cases.
Sponsor required · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 26 July 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Republic of Burundi have?+
We cover 8 Republic of Burundi visa routes in these categories: visitor and short business, general residence, and study. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Republic of Burundi visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
5 of the 8 Republic of Burundi routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 3 are employer-sponsored.
Which Republic of Burundi visas lead to permanent residence?+
2 of the 8 routes can lead to settlement or permanent residence; the others are temporary. Open each route for its settlement detail and qualifying period.
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