BurundiCaribbean Netherlands: Visa required

BurundiCaribbean Netherlands

Do Burundi passport holders need a visa for Caribbean Netherlands?

Visa required

Yes. Burundi passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Caribbean Netherlands.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: netherlandsworldwide.nl (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Visa-free access to Caribbean Netherlands130 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Netherlands passport holders visiting Burundi: Visa on arrival.

Other visa-free destinations for Burundi passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Burundi passport holders need a visa for Caribbean Netherlands?

Yes. Burundi passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Caribbean Netherlands.

What currency is used in Caribbean Netherlands?

United States dollar (USD).

How many countries can enter Caribbean Netherlands without a visa?

130 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Caribbean Netherlands visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Burundi

Burundi, officially the Republic of Burundi, is a landlocked country in East Africa. It is located in the Great Rift Valley at the junction between the African Great Lakes region and southeastern Africa, with a population of over 14 million people. It is bordered by Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and southeast, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west; Lake Tanganyika lies along its southwestern border. The political capital city is Gitega and the economic capital and largest city is Bujumbura.

CapitalBujumbura

RegionEastern Africa

Population14.4M

Area27,834 km²

CurrencyBurundian franc (1 USD ≈ 2993.72 BIF)

LanguagesFrench, Kirundi

Calling code+257

Drives on theright

TimezoneBujumbura (UTC+2)

Nearest airportBujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM), 8 km

Emergency number112 / 113 / 117

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$234 (2025)

Tourist arrivals299K (2017)

Climate in Bujumbura

Warmest September, coolest July, driest August, sunniest August. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for Bujumbura, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27.7°C	20.6°C	198mm	320h
February	27.7°C	20.7°C	108mm	294h
March	28°C	20.7°C	170mm	301h
April	26.6°C	20.4°C	172mm	303h
May	26.1°C	19.8°C	107mm	354h
June	26.4°C	19.6°C	19mm	335h
July	25.7°C	18.8°C	12mm	349h
August	28.1°C	20.2°C	1mm	362h
September	28.7°C	20.8°C	20mm	339h
October	28.3°C	20.8°C	33mm	339h
November	27.7°C	20.4°C	78mm	305h
December	27.4°C	20°C	165mm	314h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Burundi is a small country in East Africa, although it has some cultural and geographical ties with Central Africa. It is surrounded by Rwanda, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Although the country is rich in culture and history, the country has been in a state of instability since gaining independence in the 1960s. Burundi is one of the world's poorest and least developed countries and has a myriad of social, political, and economic problems.

Upcoming public holidays

October 21, 2026Ndadaye Day

November 1, 2026All Saints' Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

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About Caribbean Netherlands

The Caribbean Netherlands is a geographic region of the Netherlands located outside Europe, in the Caribbean, consisting of three special municipalities. These are the islands of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba, as they are also known in legislation, or the BES islands for short. The islands are officially classified as public bodies in the Netherlands and as overseas territories of the European Union; as such, European Union law does not automatically apply to them.

RegionCaribbean

Area328 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesEnglish, Dutch, Papiamento

Calling code+599

Drives on theright

Climate in Caribbean Netherlands

Warmest September, coolest January, driest May, sunniest May. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, September.

Monthly climate normals for Caribbean Netherlands, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27.8°C	25.1°C	33mm	340h
February	27.9°C	25.1°C	36mm	332h
March	28.1°C	25°C	30mm	359h
April	28.8°C	25.8°C	20mm	343h
May	29.3°C	26.3°C	10mm	378h
June	29.2°C	26.2°C	53mm	365h
July	29.2°C	26.3°C	59mm	372h
August	29.6°C	26.5°C	89mm	355h
September	30.5°C	27.1°C	41mm	336h
October	29.8°C	26.7°C	87mm	335h
November	28.2°C	25.4°C	171mm	316h
December	27.7°C	25.2°C	56mm	341h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Caribbean Netherlands refers to three Caribbean islands that are overseas municipalities of the European country of the Netherlands:Bonaire, famous for its dive spots. Sint Eustatius, famous for its tranquility Saba, known for its unique ecosystem

Upcoming public holidays

November 16, 2026Statia Day

December 6, 2026Vlagdag saba

December 25, 2026Kerstmis

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