French GuianaBurundi: Visa on arrival

French GuianaBurundi

Do France passport holders need a visa for Burundi?

Visa on arrival

A visa is not required in advance. France passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Burundi.

A visa is issued at the border on arrival, usually for a fee, with no advance application.

French Guiana does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a France passport. See the France passport.

Source: migration.gov.bi (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa on arrival

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-21

Visa-free access to Burundi242 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Burundi passport holders visiting French Guiana: Visa required.

Other visa-free destinations for France passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do France passport holders need a visa for Burundi?

A visa is not required in advance. France passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Burundi.

What currency is used in Burundi?

Burundian franc (BIF).

What is the emergency number in Burundi?

112 / 113 / 117.

What time zone is Burundi in?

Bujumbura (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Bujumbura?

Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM), about 8 km away.

How many countries can enter Burundi without a visa?

242 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Burundi 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 French Guiana

French Guiana, also known by its French name Guyane or Guyane française, is an overseas department and region of France located on the northern coast of South America in the Guianas and the West Indies. Bordered by Suriname to the west and Brazil to the east and south, French Guiana covers a total area of 84,000 km2 (32,000 sq mi) and a land area of 83,534 km2 (32,253 sq mi). As of January 2026, it is home to 298,554 people.

RegionSouth America

Area83,534 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+594

Drives on theright

Climate in French Guiana

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

Monthly climate normals for French Guiana, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	28.3°C	21.7°C	136mm	272h
February	28.7°C	21.4°C	112mm	269h
March	29.7°C	22.1°C	189mm	271h
April	28°C	22.3°C	604mm	166h
May	28.1°C	22.5°C	514mm	179h
June	28.6°C	22.1°C	383mm	234h
July	29.4°C	21.8°C	202mm	285h
August	30.4°C	22.1°C	136mm	322h
September	32°C	22.2°C	74mm	323h
October	32.9°C	22.8°C	71mm	334h
November	28.6°C	22.3°C	310mm	213h
December	28.5°C	22.1°C	240mm	258h

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

French Guiana is an overseas French department and region in the Amazonia region of South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Brazil and Suriname. It is governed as an overseas department of France with the same rights and privileges granted to all other French departments, and it benefits financially from the arrangement. Compared to the other "Guianas", French Guiana has the most visible preserved rainforest and a more relaxed and organized lifestyle, but also the highest prices and the least backpacker infrastructure.

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Toussaint

November 11, 2026Armistice de 1918

December 25, 2026Noël

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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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