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If you're planning to study abroad and you're from Burundi, you'll need to go through two main steps to be able to travel and begin your studies legally: getting a passport and applying for a student visa. Here's how you can do both:

🛂 1. How to Get a Passport in Burundi

A passport is your international travel document. You must have one before applying for a visa.

Steps:

1. Go to the Immigration Office – Visit the Direction Générale de la Migration in Bujumbura or a regional office.

2. Provide the Required Documents (usually):

   • National identity card
   • Birth certificate
   • Passport-sized photos (check the size they need)
   • Completed passport application form
   • Payment receipt for passport fees
3. Pay the Application Fee – The fee varies depending on the type of passport (regular, urgent, etc.).
4. Submit Your Application – Turn in all documents and pay the fee at the office.
5. Wait for Processing – It can take a few days to a few weeks, depending on demand and type of service.

Tip: Ask about "express" or "urgent" processing if you need it faster.

✈️ 2. How to Apply for a Student Visa (Once You Get a Scholarship or Admission)

Once you are accepted into a foreign university (or awarded a scholarship), you can apply for a student visa for that country.

Steps:

1. Get Your Admission Letter – You must be officially accepted into a school or university abroad.
2. Check the Visa Requirements of the Destination Country – Visit the website of that country’s embassy or consulate (for example: France, USA, Canada, Germany, etc.).

3. Prepare the Visa Documents – These usually include:

   • A valid passport
   • University/scholarship acceptance letter
   • Proof of finances or scholarship funding
   • Visa application form
   • Passport photos
   • Police clearance certificate (sometimes)
   • Medical report (depending on the country)
4. Schedule a Visa Appointment – Often at the embassy or consulate of the country you're going to.
5. Attend the Interview (if required) – Be ready to explain your study plans, who is funding you, and your goals.
6. Pay the Visa Fee – This depends on the country you're applying to.
7. Wait for Approval – Visa processing may take from a few days to a few weeks.

🔁 Important Notes:

• You cannot apply for a visa without a passport, so that is your first step.
• If your scholarship is from a government program (like Fulbright, Erasmus, or others), they often help you with the visa process.
• Some countries require you to apply through VFS Global or a similar visa service.

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