BurundiChad: e-Visa

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Do Burundi passport holders need a visa for Chad?

e-Visa

Yes. Burundi passport holders need a visa for Chad, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Source: evisa.td (checked July 18, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance2,339 km, straight line (~3h 15m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Chad21 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Chad

Burundi passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Burundi passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Burundi passport holders need a visa for Chad?

Yes. Burundi passport holders need a visa for Chad, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How far is Chad from Burundi?

About 2,339 km in a straight line, roughly ~3h 15m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Chad?

Central African CFA franc (XAF).

What is the emergency number in Chad?

17 / 18 / 2251-4242.

What time zone is Chad in?

Ndjamena (UTC+1).

What is the nearest airport to N'Djamena?

N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ), about 3 km away.

How many countries can enter Chad without a visa?

21 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Chad visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Burundi passport holders visit without a visa instead of Chad?

Benin, Togo, Ghana, DR Congo, Rwanda, Uganda.

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 ≈ 3000.22 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	199mm	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	26.3°C	19.6°C	19mm	335h
July	25.7°C	18.8°C	12mm	349h
August	28°C	20.3°C	1mm	362h
September	28.6°C	20.8°C	20mm	339h
October	28.3°C	20.8°C	33mm	339h
November	27.6°C	20.5°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 13, 2026Rwagasore Day

October 21, 2026Ndadaye Day

November 1, 2026All Saints' Day

Full source list on About.

About Chad

Chad, officially the Republic of Chad, is a landlocked country in Central Africa. It is bordered by Libya to the north, Sudan to the east, the Central African Republic to the south, Cameroon to the southwest, Nigeria to the southwest, and Niger to the west. Chad has a population of 20 million, of which 1.6 million live in the capital and largest city of N'Djamena. With a total area of around 1,300,000 km2 (500,000 sq mi), Chad is the fifth-largest country in Africa and the twentieth largest nation by area.

CapitalN'Djamena

RegionMiddle Africa

Population21M

Area1,284,000 km²

CurrencyCentral African CFA franc (1 USD ≈ 586.73 XAF)

LanguagesArabic, French

Calling code+235

Drives on theright

TimezoneNdjamena (UTC+1)

Nearest airportN'Djamena International Airport (NDJ), 3 km

Emergency number17 / 18 / 2251-4242

UNESCO sites2

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$1,022 (2025)

Tourist arrivals10.4K (2020)

Travel guide

Chad is a landlocked country situated in the centre of Africa. Chad is home to more than 200 different ethnic groups and there are national parks, desert lakes, sand dunes, canyons and camel caravans that will interest the daring and adventurous.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Ennedi Plateau
Lakes of Ounianga

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026All Saints' Day

November 28, 2026Republic Day

December 1, 2026Freedom and Democracy Day

Full source list on About.