BurundiSaudi Arabia: Visa required

BurundiSaudi Arabia

Do Burundi passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

Visa required

Yes. Burundi passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Saudi Arabia.

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

Source: visa.visitsaudi.com (checked July 20, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-21

Distance3,638 km, straight line (~4h 47m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Saudi Arabia21 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Saudi Arabia

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 Saudi Arabia?

Yes. Burundi passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Saudi Arabia.

How far is Saudi Arabia from Burundi?

About 3,638 km in a straight line, roughly ~4h 47m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Saudi Arabia?

Saudi riyal (SAR).

What is the emergency number in Saudi Arabia?

112 / 911 / 999.

What time zone is Saudi Arabia in?

Riyadh (UTC+3).

What is the nearest airport to Riyadh?

King Khalid International Airport (RUH), about 31 km away.

How many countries can enter Saudi Arabia without a visa?

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

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

Iran, Syria.

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 ≈ 2996.64 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 Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is a country in West Asia that occupies the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula. Covering a land area of approximately 2,149,690 km2 (830,000 sq mi), it is the fifth-largest country in Asia and the twelfth-largest in the world. It is bordered by the Red Sea to the west, Jordan, Iraq, and Kuwait to the north, the Persian Gulf, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates to the east, Oman to the southeast, and Yemen to the south. The Gulf of Aqaba in the northwest separates it from Egypt and Israel. Riyadh is the capital and largest city, while other major centers include Jeddah and the two holiest cities in Islam, Mecca and Medina.

CapitalRiyadh

RegionWestern Asia

Population37M

Area2,149,690 km²

CurrencySaudi riyal (1 USD ≈ 3.75 SAR)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+966

Drives on theright

TimezoneRiyadh (UTC+3)

Nearest airportKing Khalid International Airport (RUH), 31 km

Emergency number112 / 911 / 999

UNESCO sites8

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$34,537 (2025)

Tourist arrivals20.3M (2019)

Climate in Riyadh

Warmest July, coolest January, driest May, sunniest August. Best time to visit: March, October.

Monthly climate normals for Riyadh, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	19.5°C	7.5°C	16mm	299h
February	24.3°C	11°C	2mm	279h
March	27.9°C	15.1°C	1mm	324h
April	33°C	20.8°C	10mm	312h
May	38.3°C	24.9°C	0mm	348h
June	41.9°C	28.3°C	0mm	360h
July	43.6°C	31.1°C	0mm	359h
August	41.9°C	28.9°C	0mm	364h
September	39.7°C	26°C	0mm	326h
October	32.6°C	19°C	0mm	341h
November	28.2°C	16°C	5mm	301h
December	21.6°C	10.3°C	4mm	301h

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

Saudi Arabia is the quintessential Arab kingdom. Vast deserts, scorching heat, immense oil wealth, camel races, glitzy shopping malls, traditional souq markets, you can find every Arabian cliche you can think of and then some here. A deeply conservative country that was entirely closed off to (non-pilgrimage) tourism for decades, the government did a drastic policy U-turn in 2019 and has been trying to open up the country to the world and shed the country's straight-laced image, with mixed success.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

'Uruq Bani Ma'arid
Al-Ahsa Oasis
Al-Balad, Jeddah
At-Turaif District
Bir Hima Rock Petroglyphs and Inscriptions
Hegra
Qaryat al-Faw
Rock Art in the Hail Region of Saudi Arabia

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