Eswatini visa for Burundian citizens

A visa is REQUIRED for Burundian passport holders visiting Eswatini for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:

Visa requirements:

Visa type Purposes Visa requirements Allowed stay
Tourist visa For Burundian citizens to enter Eswatini for a short-term tourism purpose. Visa required N/A
Evisa Eswatini e-visa for Burundian citizens Not Available
Visa on arrival Eswatini visa on arrival for Burundian citizens Not Available

Eswatini tourist visa requirements:

  • Holding Burundian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Eswatini.
  • Proof of onward travel (departure) from Eswatini.

If you are looking for Eswatini visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Burundi, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Eswatini nearest your place of residence.

  • Nairobi: The High Commission of in Nairobi, ~ 801.39 kilometers (497.96 mi) away from Gitega, Burundi. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 48 minutes).
  • Addis Ababa: The Embassy of in Addis Ababa, ~ 1687.26 kilometers (1048.42 mi) away from Gitega, Burundi. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 48 minutes).

Eswatini visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Eswatini diplomatic mission offices to Burundi for guidance)

Tourism Statistics Chart

The line chart shows the number of visitors from Burundi traveling to Eswatini from 2008 to 2018.

Year Number of visitors (Burundi) estimated Change (%)
2008 91 N/A
2009 109 19.78%
2010 104 -4.59%
2011 105 0.96%
2012 107 1.90%
2013 116 8.41%
2014 113 -2.59%
2015 105 -7.08%
2016 114 8.57%
2017 111 -2.63%
2018 94 -15.32%

References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)

Eswatini & Burundi comparison

Eswatini's area is approximately 17,200 km2 (6,640 sq mi), while the area of Burundi is approximately 25,680 km2 (9,915 sq mi). This means Burundi is 49.30% larger than Eswatini.

As of October 2025, Eswatini's population is ~1.2 million people - 12,524,674 fewer people than the population of Burundi.

We have highlighted Eswatini & Burundi’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.

Eswatini Burundi Difference
Population (est 2025) 1,221,072 13,745,746 12.5 million fewer people live in Eswatini than Burundi
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) 16 36 Eswatini has 20 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Burundi.
Travel freedom (2025) 43 20 Eswatini passport holders can visit 23 more countries and territories without a visa.
Number of foreign missions hosted 9 20 Eswatini hosts 11 fewer foreign missions than Burundi.

Frequently asked questions, answered

How many visitors from Burundi travel to Eswatini in one year?

The number of visitors from Burundi visiting Eswatini in 2018 was approximately 94.

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