Indian Visa is not required for Burundians
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- For a period of 90 days, Burundi passport holders can travel to India by applying for an e-visa (electronic visa). The e-visa costs about US$80.
- Burundi nationals should note that it is important to apply for the e-visa at least four days before their intended date of departure.
- Intending visitors are to show a passport valid for a period of 6 months beyond the date of arrival into India. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
- The import and export of foreign currencies are unlimited, however, amounts exceeding $ 5,000 or its equivalent would be declared.
- Also, the importation and exportation of the local currency of India are set at a maximum of INR 25,000.
- Travellers with firearms will need an Import Permit from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation in India.
- Minors travelling alone to India are required to have a consent letter signed by both parents or guardian.
- Citizens of Burundi need to show proof that they have enough money to spend while in India.
- Tourists with pets (dogs and cats) must be accompanied by a veterinarian health certificate issued in Burundi.
- Although a yellow fever vaccination certificate is not requested from Burundian on entry into India. They are advised nevertheless to be vaccinated against common illnesses before departure.
- Intending visitors can get to India from any international airport in Burundi. There are international airports in Bujumbura and Gitega.
- Royal Brunei, THAI, Air India, Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines are some of the airlines that fly from Burundi to India.
- The estimated flight duration from Burundi to New Delhi, India is 12 hours, 30 minutes.
- The official currency used in India is the Indian Rupee. Visitors can visit various banks and exchange outlets in the country to exchange their foreign currencies.
- India has a temperate and tropical climate. It has four major seasons which are summer which is from March to May, winter from December to February, monsoon from June to September and post-monsoon also known as northeast monsoon which is from October to November.
- India is a country with hundreds of languages spoken in the country. It has no national language. Hindi and English are however the official languages.
- Hinduism, Christianity and Islam are the major religions in India. Other religions like Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism are also present in the country, although as a minority.
- Tourists are advised to budget about $43 to spend on daily expenses while in India.
- The Taj Mahal, The Holy City of Varanasi, Harmandir Sahib and The Golden City are some of the places tourists can visit while in India.
- The power and socket plug used in Singapore are of Type C, D and M. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Special delicacies tourists can try while in India are butter chicken, alu gobi, rogan josh and samosas.
- Transportation in India can be done with buses, train, taxis and small boats.
- India uses India Standard Time (GMT+5:30). India is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of Burundi.
- Tourists are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.