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Burundi passport to Congo
Burundi passport holders need a visa for Congo, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
On arrival
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Key facts
- Congo lets 15 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Burundi is not one of them.
- Burundi passports get “Visa required” at 102 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Congo passports get “On arrival” in Burundi.
Nearby passports travelling to Congo
Open to Burundi passports near Congo
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
BurundiCongo- Typical duration
- 4.6 hours
- From
- BJM · GID · KRE
- To
- BZV · PNR · OLL
Usual hubs
Kenya · 6.7 hours
Rwanda · 5 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Burundi
Country profile
Capital
Gitega
Population
12.3 million
Area
27,830 km²
Currency
Burundian franc BIF
Languages
French, Kirundi
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
387,101 · 2024
Migrant share
2.8%
Ethnic groups
Hutu, Tutsi, Twa, South Asian
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Congo
Country profile
Capital
Brazzaville
Population
6.1 million
Area
342,000 km²
Currency
Congolese franc CDF
Languages
French, Kikongo, Lingala
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
385,589 · 2024
Migrant share
6.1%
Ethnic groups · 2014
- Kongo40.5%
- Teke16.9%
- Mbochi13.1%
- foreigner8.2%
- Sangha5.6%
- Mbere/Mbeti/Kele4.4%
- Other11.3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type C
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+242
Airports
BZV · PNR · OLL · FTX
Highlights
- Odzala-Kokoua
- Basilica of Sainte-Anne
Burundi · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Burundi passport need a visa for Congo?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Congo immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Congo typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Congo mission.
What about a Congo passport entering Burundi?
The reverse result is “On arrival”.