Family visas
Burundian Dependant of a Permanent Resident
A provision allowing minor children of permanent residents to hold matching resident status, so that dependants can remain in Burundi alongside their settled parent.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
Burundi does not publish a distinct spouse/partner visa; confirm current family-reunification routes with the CGM. This route reflects the published provision for minor children of permanent residents.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Burundi government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Certified copy of permanent-resident visa (for minor children)
- Route type
- Family / dependant of resident
- Validity
- Matches the permanent-resident visa
- Cost
- Free of charge
- Who it covers
- Minor children (dependants) of a permanent resident visa holder
- Issued as a certified copy of the parent's permanent resident visa.
- Entries
- Multiple entries
- Matches the permanent resident visa the dependant is attached to.
- Where to apply
- Commissariat Général des Migrations (CGM), Bujumbura
- Applied for alongside or after the sponsor's permanent resident visa.
Who it is for
- Minor children of a parent holding a Burundi permanent-resident visa
- Families consolidating dependants' status under the resident parent
How to apply
- Apply through the CGM migration portal under the permanent-resident visa category
- Provide proof of the parent's permanent-resident status and the child's relationship
- No fee applies for the certified copies for minor children
Requirements
- The sponsor (parent) must hold a valid Burundi permanent resident visa (visa de résident permanent).
- The dependant must be a minor child in the charge of the permanent resident.
- You must be able to prove the family relationship, for example with a birth certificate extract.
- The permanent resident visa itself allows the holder to include persons in their charge (dependants).
Documents you may need
- The sponsor's valid permanent resident visa
- Birth certificate extract for each dependent child
- Marriage certificate, where relevant to establish the family
- Passport / travel document for each dependant
- Recent passport-size photographs
Frequently asked questions
No. Certified copies of the permanent resident visa issued to the holder's minor children are free of charge on the CGM fee schedule, and carry the same long validity as the parent's visa.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.