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Burundian visa resources

Regional free access: EAC and CEPGL citizens

How citizens of East African Community and Great Lakes (CEPGL) states enter Burundi without a visa fee.

Official guidance Regularly updated

Important

This information is for general guidance only. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee your application will be approved.

As a member of the East African Community (EAC) and of the Economic Community of the Great Lakes Countries (CEPGL), Burundi grants free access visas to citizens of fellow member states. This is one of the main features that sets Burundi's visa policy apart for regional travellers.

The EAC access visa is granted for one to six months and the CEPGL access visa for one to three months, both free of charge. There is also a free EAC study visa (valid one year) for students from EAC member states.

Key points

  • EAC citizens: free access visa, 1–6 months
  • CEPGL citizens: free access visa, 1–3 months
  • EAC students: free study visa, 1 year
  • Carry a passport or accepted regional travel document and yellow-fever certificate

Next steps

  1. Check the documents you’ll needView documents
  2. How to applyStart here
  3. Choose your visaFind a visa

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.