Burundi Work Visas and Permits
Employing the best candidates for positions with your company may require you to hire both nationals and nonnationals. If you are bringing nonnationals to your team, you'll need to get each of them a work visa.
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Employing the best candidates for positions with your company may require you to hire both nationals and nonnationals. If you are bringing nonnationals to your team, you’ll need to get each of them a work visa.
Burundi Work Permits
To work in Burundi, nonnational employees must have a work visa and residence permit. There is only one type of business visa available to meet the legal requirements for nonnationals’ entry into the country. This visa allows them to stay in the territory for 30 days, but they’ll need a residence permit to remain longer.
It’s best to apply for the work visa at least one to two months before your employees will need to leave for the country. Keep in mind that you must sponsor all international employees for the work and apply on their behalf.
What You Need to Obtain a Burundi Work Visa
You will need several types of documentation from your employees as part of the visa application.
- Visa application form
- Original passport valid for at least six months after the applicant’s date of departure
- Two passport-style photos in color
- Company cover letter
- Letter of invitation authenticated by immigration services
- Copy of an international certificate of vaccination for Yellow Fever
- Itinerary
- Proof of accommodations
How to Get a Work Visa in Burundi
Reaching out to your nearest embassy or consulate office is the best way to ensure you’re meeting all work visa regulations. Once you’ve found the appropriate embassy, follow these general steps:
- Contact your embassy to confirm any documentation or other requirements needed for your employee’s specific situation.
- Gather and submit all required documents.
- Pay the application fee, which will depend on the country from which you are applying for your employee.
- Wait for approval of your application.
After you’ve obtained a business visa for your employee, the next step will be to get a residence permit so the worker can remain in the country long term. Residence permit requirements depend on the employee’s country of citizenship. You should consult with the proper embassy to ensure compliance for this application.
Other Considerations
As you’re making hiring decisions for your company, keep in mind that you have a limit on how many nonnationals you can employ. Your workforce must be no more than 20 percent nonresident workers, so carefully consider which candidates you’ll need to fill which roles.
In 2015, Burundi stopped accepting visas on arrival, so you must ensure your employees have entry visas in advance of travel.
How Globalization Partners Can Help Your Company Expand
When you work with Globalization Partners, we can help you expand seamlessly to Burundi. Are you interested in learning more about how our team can make putting together your international team simpler? Reach out to one of our representatives today to find out how our services can benefit your company.