Basic Travel Requirements for Mauritanians visiting
Burundi
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Burundian Visa.
- One(1) completed visa application form.
- one(1) photo with one passport copy.
- Travel documents(valid at least for 6 months)
- Booking from a travel agency or confirmation from the Employer.
- A prepaid self-addressed, stamp (registered letter) return envelop or bring the application to the Embassy during hours of work.
- Payment transaction slips.
- For official business, a letter from the Government/Company.
- For a visitor, an invitation letter by family members or friends.
- For tourists, proof of hotel reservation.
Burundi Visa for Mauritanians
Facts about Burundi
Although ranked as the least happy nation in the world, Burundi is a small African nation that has a stunning appreciation of nature. The country is popular for having a lot of hippopotamus and varying species of birds. There are a lot of shrub lands and lakes to visit to see the hippopotamuses. Also, bird watching is one of the most popular things fascinates tourists in the country.
Burundi is visited by an average of 120,00 foreign visitors yearly. This low statistic is due to the political strife all over the country.
Types of Burundi Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Business visa | 15 days | 90 |
| Tourist visa | 15 days | 90 |
General Requirements for Burundi Visa
- One(1) completed visa application form.
- one(1) photo with one passport copy.
- Travel documents(valid at least for 6 months)
- Booking from a travel agency or confirmation from the Employer.
- A prepaid self-addressed, stamp (registered letter) return envelop or bring the application to the Embassy during hours of work.
- Payment transaction slips.
- For official business, a letter from the Government/Company.
- For a visitor, an invitation letter by family members or friends.
- For tourists, proof of hotel reservation.
Burundi Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is the type of visa issued to Mauritanians traveling to Burundi for business purposes.
- You will need to provide an invitation letter from the Burundian company you will be visiting.
- This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied by the date and actual purpose of your trip.
- If the intention is to attend a meeting or seminar, a confirmation or invitation from the conference organizer/institution is required.
- If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover the costs of stay (e.g. bank statement for 2 recent months) is required.
- Self-employed people may need to submit proof of business registration.
- You cannot be gainfully employed while you are in the country with this visa.
- It must be made clear whether your trip will be sponsored by the employer or the local company.
- Payment of 65Euros for single entry and 195 Euros for multiple-entries
- NB: Visa fees are payable only in Money Orders, cashier’s Check or by bank transfer only.
- A prepaid self-addressed, stamp (registered letter) return envelop will be required or bring the application to the Embassy during hours of work.
- Provision of payment transaction slips.
- A business letter from the Government/Company you are engaging with will be demanded.
- 15 working days are required to allow the consular office to proceed with the application process.
- The information provided must be accurate and as complete as possible.
- Mauritanian citizens visiting Burundi for business reasons, should apply for Burundian Business visa in neighboring country Burundi has either embassy or consulate as none of the respective institutions are available currently in Mauritania.
Burundi Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is the type of visa issued to persons(including Mauritanians) visiting Burundi for tourism purposes.
- People of Burundi has the advantage to visit family and friends and attend festivals while on this visa.
- All visitors to Burundi must carry a valid international passport.
- The Consulate of Burundi requires an official business letter to support your application.
- Applicants seeking this visa need to submit an invitation letter from a family member or host living in Burundi.
- This letter should clearly state the address and contact details of the host, as well as the applicant’s relationship with them.
- During the visa application, you will need to provide proof of sufficient funds to last the duration of your stay.
- Proof of accommodation or hotel reservation is also required.
- The Burundian tourist visa is valid for 90 days.
- The processing for this visa is within 15 days.
- You are advised to exit the country before your visa expires.
- Applicants are also required to submit a proof of yellow fever vaccination.
- Booking from a travel agency or confirmation from the Employer must be provided.
- The Burundi tourist visa is charged 65Euros for single entry, 195 Euros for multiple-entries.
- The Burundi visa fee generally is stated above, but could vary base on the country the applicant is applying from. The fee might be more or less to the general Burundian visa fee for Mauritanian nationals.
- NB: Visa fees are payable only in Money Orders, cashier’s Check or by bank transfer
- A prepaid self-addressed, stamp (registered letter) return envelop will be required or bring the application to the Embassy during hours of work.
- Requirement for payment transaction slips.
- The information provided has to be accurate and as complete as possible.
- All fees related to consular services will not be refundable.
Burundi Visa Fees
Business visa
214.00 (USD)
Tourist visa
214.00 (USD)