Republic of Burundi · residence general · Leads to settlement
Establishment Visa
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Two-year Burundi long-stay establishment visa for foreign residents and dependants.
- Processing time
- Use the CGM establishment visa category and confirm status-specific documents before filing.
- Government fees
- CGM lists USD 500 for the ordinary establishment visa.
- Typical duration
- 2 years according to the CGM ordinary establishment visa section.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- Yes
Overview
Burundi publishes visa guidance and online filing through the official Commissariat General des Migrations portal. The public pages are mainly in French and combine guidance, online forms and modal notes, so applicants should re-check the live CGM form category, document list, fee and appointment instructions immediately before filing. The CGM information page says foreigners can obtain this long-duration visa for themselves and their dependants. The ordinary establishment visa section lists required documents including an approved request letter to the Commissioner General for Migrations, passport copy, current visa copy, passport photo, at least six months on Burundian soil, and employment, service or commercial/tax evidence depending on status. The same source lists a USD 500 tariff and two-year validity.
Additional sources
Primary source
Burundi CGM online visa application ↗ · Commissariat General des Migrations, Burundi
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant has spent at least six months on Burundian soil according to the CGM ordinary establishment visa list.Commissariat General des Migrations, Burundi ↗
- ✓The applicant has an approved request letter addressed to the Commissioner General for Migrations.Commissariat General des Migrations, Burundi ↗
- ✓The applicant can provide status-specific employment, service, tax or commercial evidence requested by CGM.Commissariat General des Migrations, Burundi ↗
Common blockers
- !The applicant has not met the six-month Burundi presence condition stated by CGM.Commissariat General des Migrations, Burundi ↗
- !The applicant lacks current visa/passport evidence or the approved request letter.Commissariat General des Migrations, Burundi ↗
- !The applicant cannot provide status-specific documents required for their activity or employment.Commissariat General des Migrations, Burundi ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Approved request letter addressed to the Commissioner General for Migrations.Commissariat General des Migrations, Burundi ↗
- ·Passport copy, current visa copy and passport photo.Commissariat General des Migrations, Burundi ↗
- ·Evidence of at least six months on Burundian soil.Commissariat General des Migrations, Burundi ↗
- ·Employment contract, service certificate and engagement act for company employees, or tax identification and commercial register evidence for profit-making activity.Commissariat General des Migrations, Burundi ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Review the CGM ordinary establishment visa document list and status-specific note.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare the approved request letter and proof of six months in Burundi.
Submit through the official channel
Collect passport, current visa, photo and employment/business evidence.
After approval
Submit through the CGM establishment route and keep issued residence evidence current.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantRead CGM establishment visa guidance ↗
Use this official Burundi CGM source to confirm the current category, document list, fee, appointment or filing step before relying on the route. Burundi publishes visa guidance and online filing through the official Commissariat General des Migrations portal. The public pages are mainly in French and combine guidance, online forms and modal notes, so applicants should re-check the live CGM form category, document list, fee and appointment instructions immediately before filing.
Commissariat General des Migrations, Burundi · verified
- ApplyApplicantApply through the CGM establishment category ↗
Use this official Burundi CGM source to confirm the current category, document list, fee, appointment or filing step before relying on the route. Burundi publishes visa guidance and online filing through the official Commissariat General des Migrations portal. The public pages are mainly in French and combine guidance, online forms and modal notes, so applicants should re-check the live CGM form category, document list, fee and appointment instructions immediately before filing.
Commissariat General des Migrations, Burundi · verified
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Frequently asked questions
How long is Burundi establishment visa valid?+
The CGM ordinary establishment visa section lists a validity of 2 years.
Does CGM list a six-month presence condition?+
Yes. The ordinary establishment visa document list includes having spent at least six months on Burundian soil.
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