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BurundiPermanent residenceLast checked October 17, 2026

Permanent resident visa

visa de résident permanent

Burundi grants a permanent resident visa, valid 99 years, with authorisation from the Ministry of the Interior. CGM lists qualifying grounds such as 10 years' uninterrupted residence with investments in Burundi, a significant investment creating lasting jobs for nationals, or marriage to a Burundian. The fee is USD 1,200. The Minister responsible for public security decides, on the advice of the Consultative Commission for Foreigners.

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Life in Burundi

Money

3

Currency

Burundian Franc

BIF

Burundian Franc

Cost of living

46

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

20–30%

Income tax (national)

VAT 18%

Employment income: 0% up to BIF 1,800,000 a year (BIF 150,000 a month), 20% to BIF 3,600,000, 30% above.

Official rates, 2025 · headline only

Living

1

Happiness

3.8

#2 of 3 countries

World Happiness Report 2020

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Who it’s for

Long-term residents, significant investors and certain spouses of Burundian nationals.

Eligibility

  • Long residence with investment

    You need at least 10 years' uninterrupted residence in Burundi and proof of investments in the country.

    Official wording

    At least 10 years' uninterrupted residence in Burundi and proof of investments in the country.

  • Significant investment

    Investments that make an important contribution to Burundi's economy and create lasting jobs for nationals.

  • Marriage

    You need to be married to a Burundian, with different conditions for foreign women and foreign men.

    • Foreign man: married to a Burundian woman for at least five years
    • Foreign man must also own residential property in Burundi
    • Wording as given by CGM
    Official wording

    A foreign woman married to a Burundian; or a foreign man married to a Burundian woman for at least five years who owns residential property in Burundi (as worded by CGM).

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Next requirementFormer indefinite visa holders
  • Document checklistApplication letter to CGM
  • FeesPermanent resident visa

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  • 4 documents
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  • 4 steps
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