Brazil Visa RequirementsFor Burundi passport holders
Burundi citizens must obtain a Brazilian visa before visiting. The tourist visa costs approximately USD 80 and allows stays of up to 90 days. Applications are made at the Brazilian Embassy in Nairobi or Addis Ababa as there is no Brazilian consulate in Burundi.
Burundi passport holders require a visa to enter Brazil.
Apply at the Brazilian Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, or Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Required documents include a valid passport, completed application form, passport photo, proof of accommodation in Brazil, return ticket, bank statements, yellow fever certificate, and the visa fee of approximately USD 80.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Burundi to Brazil: What You Need to Know
Brazil requires visas from Burundi passport holders. The nearest Brazilian Embassy is in Nairobi (Kenya) or Addis Ababa (Ethiopia). Brazil is a vast country with the Amazon, Iguazu Falls, Rio de Janeiro, and vibrant culture. Processing takes 5 to 10 business days. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry into Brazil.
How to Get There
Connections from Bujumbura to Brazil go via Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines to Sao Paulo), Nairobi (Kenya Airways to Lisbon then Brazil), or Brussels (Brussels Airlines then LATAM).
Money & Banking
Brazil uses the Brazilian real (BRL). ATMs are widely available in major cities. Credit cards are accepted at hotels and larger establishments. Currency exchange at airports and authorized exchange offices.
Practical Tips
Book flights via European hubs such as Lisbon (TAP Air Portugal) or via Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines). Brazil uses the Brazilian real (BRL). Learn basic Portuguese as English is limited outside major tourist areas. Yellow fever vaccination proof is required for entry.