🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates visa requirements for Burundian citizens

Entry rules for Burundi passport holders

Before traveling to United Arab Emirates, Burundian citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official United Arab Emirates government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official United Arab Emirates immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

How this compares

The Burundian passport ranks #175 worldwide, opening 47 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (18 visa-free, 28 with a visa on arrival and 1 with an eTA). United Arab Emirates is not among them — it is one of the 109 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.

The reverse trip is easier: Emirati citizens can enter Burundi visa on arrival.

Western Asia is closed to spontaneous travel for Burundian passport holders: none of its 17 destinations can be entered without an application first.

See the full passport ranking →