VISA REQUIREMENTS
- A valid travel document (minimum six month validity): passport or other travel document.
- Two (2) visa application forms duly filled per each applicant. (Download Visa Application Forms here)
- Evidence of travelling arrangements (booking or ticket copy).
- Two recent coloured passport-size photos (please staple the photos on the forms).
- A copy of a yellow fever vaccine certificate.
- For official business, a letter from the Government/Company.
- For visitors, an invitation letter by family members or friends.
- For tourists, Proof of hotel reservation(s).
- A prepaid, self-addressed, stamped, express-return envelope OR bring in the above to the Embassy during office hours.
N.B: Any person travelling to Burundi must obtain an entry visa at the Embassy of the Republic of Burundi in London prior to travelling.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
£60 (Sixty GBP): For a Single / Multiple entry visa valid for 30 days.
NB: Visa fees are payable only in Money Orders, Cashier’s Check or by bank transfer.
In case of bank transfer, the details are the following:
Account Name:
Embassy of Burundi/Visa fees
Account Number:
00166104
IBAN:
GB45ABNG40624500166104
Sort Code:
40- 62-45
Bank Name:
The Access Bank UK Ltd
Bank Address:
1 Cornhill London, EC3V 3ND
VISA PROCESSING TIME | Standard processing Time: 15 business days
VISA APPLICATION SUBMISSION
Visa applications can be submitted on behalf of other applicant(s). After filling the visa application form and adding all required documents, it is possible to:
- Bring them to the Burundi Embassy during open / business hours.
- Send the application by mail, in a stamped and registered envelope.
If submitting by mail, send the application in a stamped and registered envelope (special delivery) to:
Embassy of Burundi
Uganda House 2nd floor
58-59 Trafalgar Square
London WC2N 5DX.
BUSINESS HOURS
Monday to Thursday: 9.30am-5.00pm
Fridays: 9.30am to 4.00pm
NB: All applicants must provide an active e-mail address and phone number to facilitate easy communication.
VISA EXEMPTIONS
Countries listed below are exempted from visa application:
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Kenya
- Rwanda
- Uganda
- Tanzania
- South Sudan
However, nationals from countries exempted from visa application need to have a valid passport issued by their respective countries.
LEGALISATION OF DOCUMENTS
For any documents to be legalised, these are the requirements:
- The documents are required to have a signature and seal from a Notary.
- Please provide a copy of your passport, ID or other UK Legal identification document.
- Payment of £30 Money Order.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS (LAISSEZ-PASSER)
- Request letter
- Copy of the expired passport or national identification card
- Payment of £40 Money Order
- Two (2) passport-size photos
- Return envelope