South Africa Visa RequirementsFor Burundi passport holders
Burundi citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to South Africa. The visa costs approximately USD 60 and allows stays of up to 90 days. Applications are submitted at the South African Embassy in Nairobi or Addis Ababa.
Burundi passport holders require a visa to enter South Africa.
Apply at the South African High Commission in Nairobi or the nearest South African Embassy. Required documents include a valid passport (30 days validity beyond return date), application form, two recent photos, accommodation proof, return flight tickets, bank statements, yellow fever certificate (required from Burundi), and USD 60 fee. Biometrics are captured at the embassy.
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 South Africa: What You Need to Know
South Africa requires visas from Burundi passport holders. The South African High Commission in Nairobi (Kenya) or Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) processes applications. South Africa is one of Africa most visited destinations with wildlife safaris, Cape Town, and the Garden Route. Processing typically takes 15 working days. Biometrics are required.
How to Get There
Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways offer connections from Bujumbura to Johannesburg via Addis Ababa and Nairobi respectively.
Money & Banking
South Africa uses the South African rand (ZAR). ATMs widely available. Credit cards accepted at most tourist establishments. Inform your bank before travel.
Practical Tips
Johannesburg and Cape Town are main entry airports. Table Mountain, Kruger National Park, and the Garden Route are top attractions. South Africa uses the rand (ZAR). Yellow fever certificate is required. Book safaris in advance.