Access
On arrival
AStay 30 days
Policy · BurundiPassport Atlas
Ghana passport to Burundi
Ghana passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Burundi, usually for 30 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
On arrival
AStay 30 days
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Key facts
- Burundi lets 198 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Ghana is one of them.
- Ghana passports get “On arrival” at 19 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Burundi passports also enter Ghana without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Burundi
Open to Ghana passports near Burundi
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
GhanaBurundi- Typical duration
- 6.9 hours
- From
- ACC · TML · KMS
- To
- BJM · GID · KRE
Usual hubs
Kenya · 8.9 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.
Ghana
Country profile
Capital
Accra
Population
33.7 million
Area
239,460 km²
Currency
Ghanaian cedi GHS
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
532,286 · 2024
Migrant share
1.5%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Akan45.7%
- Mole-Dagbani18.5%
- Ewe12.8%
- Ga-Dangme7.1%
- Gurma6.4%
- Guan3.2%
- Other6.3%
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.
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.
Travel notes
Plug
—
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+257
Airports
BJM · GID · KRE
Highlights
- Kibira National Park
- Lake Tanganyika
- Gitega
Ghana · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Ghana passport need a visa for Burundi?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 30 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 30 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Burundi typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Burundi mission.
What about a Burundi passport entering Ghana?
The reverse result is “On arrival”.