Destination
Burundi
Africa · Gitega
Entry details
Visa on arrival · up to 30 days
- Source's ruleVisa on arrival
- Passport validityValid on arrival
- Mandatory registrationExit-Entry Permit
Practical details for a short tourist stay — conditions change; always verify with an official source.
Safety advisory
Exercise a high degree of caution
When to go
Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.
Public holidays
National holidays — closures and days off.
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Fri · in 41d
New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
Fri · in 48d
Unity Day
February 5, 2027
Fri · in 83d
Ntaryamira Day
April 6, 2027
Tue · in 143d
Labour Day
May 1, 2027
Sat · in 168d
Ascension Day
May 6, 2027
Thu · in 173d
National Patriotism Day
June 8, 2027
Tue · in 206d
Independence Day
July 1, 2027
Thu · in 229d
Car rental & driving
Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.
This country is in a different convention — your IDP may not be recognized; a certified translation or a local licence may be required. Check with the rental company.
Health
Internet
Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.
Prices
Frequently asked questions
Burundi: do Ukraine citizens need a visa?
No advance visa: Ukraine citizens get a visa on arrival — up to 30 days.
How long can you stay?
Up to 30 days per visit.
What do you need to enter?
Passport must be valid Valid on arrival. On arrival: Exit-Entry Permit. Rules change — check the official source before you travel.
Similar visa-free destinations
Similar climate, sea and prices — no visa needed in advance.
If something goes wrong
Lost passport, detention, emergencies — where to turn.
MFA emergency line:+380 44 238-15-88MFA hotline — crisis situations with citizens abroadAbout the country
- Capital
- Gitega
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- 11,175,378
- Area
- 27,830 km²
- Currency
- Franc · BIF
- Time zone
- 03:03UTC+2
- Sockets
- CE
- Calling code
- +257
- Languages
- French, Rundi
same as home
220 V · 50 Hz