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Burundian Stay Visa (In-Country Extension)

A duration-based visa for those who need to stay in or extend a stay in Burundi, charged per five-day block for a period of up to three months.

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Upper end of the tiered stay-visa fee (~210 USD) should be confirmed against the current CGM fee schedule.

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.
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Official name
Visa de séjour (Stay Visa)
Route type
Duration-based stay / extension visa
Duration
From 5 days up to 3 months
Cost
Tiered, from 10 USD per 5 days up to around 210 USD
Tiered fee structure per CGM services page; confirm exact tiers on the portal
Visa type
Visa de séjour (stay/extension visa)
Issued to foreigners already in Burundi who wish to extend their stay.
Maximum stay
5 days up to 3 months, renewable
Official validity band shown on the CGM Services page.
Where to apply
Commissariat Général des Migrations (CGM), Avenue de l'OUA, Kigobe, Bujumbura
The government migration authority; application starts online at migration.gov.bi.

Who it is for

  • Visitors who need to stay longer than their initial entry visa allowed
  • Travellers regularising a visa obtained at a land border or on arrival

How to apply

  • Apply through the CGM migration portal for the stay visa
  • Select the length of stay required
  • Pay the tiered fee for the chosen duration
  • Regularise extensions in person via the PAFE where required

Requirements

  • You must already be inside Burundi on a valid entry that you wish to extend.
  • Your current entry stamp or visa must still be valid, or the extension is applied for as your one-month stay expires.
  • You must give the details of a contact person or host in Burundi.
  • A clean criminal record (casier judiciaire) may be requested in support of the application.

Documents you may need

  • Passport with your current entry stamp or existing visa
  • Photocopy of the current visa or entry stamp
  • Recent passport-size photograph
  • Supporting document / proof of reason for extending (justificatif)
  • Contact person or host details in Burundi
  • Marriage certificate, if relevant to your stay
  • Criminal record certificate (casier judiciaire), if requested

Frequently asked questions

  • Yes. The stay visa (visa de séjour) is specifically for foreigners who wish to extend their stay, including where a one-month stay has run out. It is issued in short blocks starting at five days. Apply through the CGM before you overstay.

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.

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