Republic of Burundi · residence general
Stay Visa Extension
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CGM stay visa route for extending a stay in Burundi after entry.
- Processing time
- Issued at the Commissariat General des Migrations; confirm attendance, appointment and document steps with CGM.
- Government fees
- CGM text states USD 10 per 5 days for a stay up to 25 days after expiry of a one-month stay, and USD 70 per month beyond that period.
- Typical duration
- 5 days to 1 month, renewable according to CGM guidance.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
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 visa information page says Visa de sejour is issued to people wishing to prolong their stay in Burundi. It says the visa is valid from 5 days to 1 month and is renewable, issued at the Commissariat General des Migrations. The same text describes USD 10 per 5 days for stays up to 25 days after a one-month stay has expired, and USD 70 per month beyond that period.
Additional sources
Primary source
Burundi Commissariat General des Migrations ↗ · Commissariat General des Migrations, Burundi
Link last verified:
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant is seeking to prolong stay in Burundi through CGM.Commissariat General des Migrations, Burundi ↗
- ✓The requested period fits the CGM stay-visa validity and renewal framework.Commissariat General des Migrations, Burundi ↗
- ✓The applicant attends or follows the CGM process before stay problems escalate.Commissariat General des Migrations, Burundi ↗
Common blockers
- !The applicant needs work, study, establishment or permanent residence permission instead of a stay extension.Commissariat General des Migrations, Burundi ↗
- !The applicant waits until an overstay creates enforcement or penalty risk.Commissariat General des Migrations, Burundi ↗
- !The requested stay does not fit the CGM validity or renewal rules.Commissariat General des Migrations, Burundi ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Passport and current entry/visa evidence.Commissariat General des Migrations, Burundi ↗
- ·Proof of current stay and address in Burundi.Commissariat General des Migrations, Burundi ↗
- ·Fee payment evidence required by CGM.Commissariat General des Migrations, Burundi ↗
- ·Any explanation or supporting document requested by CGM for the extension.Commissariat General des Migrations, Burundi ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Check the CGM stay-visa rules and current fee before the current stay expires.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare passport, current visa/entry evidence and stay address information.
Submit through the official channel
Attend or file with the Commissariat General des Migrations as instructed.
After approval
Keep the issued extension evidence for exit and future applications.
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 stay 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
- Official guidanceApplicantUse CGM for current filing instructions ↗
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
What is Burundi Visa de sejour for?+
The CGM text says it is issued to people wishing to prolong their stay in Burundi.
How long can Burundi stay visa be valid?+
The CGM text says from 5 days to 1 month, renewable.
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