Access
On arrival
AStay 30 days
Policy · BurundiPassport Atlas
Zimbabwe passport to Burundi
Zimbabwe 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 90 days
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Key facts
- Burundi lets 198 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Zimbabwe is one of them.
- Zimbabwe passports get “On arrival” at 20 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Burundi passports also enter Zimbabwe without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Burundi
Open to Zimbabwe 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
ZimbabweBurundi- Typical duration
- 4.7 hours
- From
- HRE · VFA · BUQ
- To
- BJM · GID · KRE
Usual hubs
Kenya · 6.2 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.
Zimbabwe
Country profile
Capital
Harare
Population
17.1 million
Area
390,580 km²
Currency
Zimbabwean dollar ZWL
Languages
Chibarwe, English, Kalanga
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
429,108 · 2024
Migrant share
2.6%
Ethnic groups · 2022
- African99.6%
- other0.4%
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
Zimbabwe · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe?
The reverse result is “On arrival”.