Burkina Faso Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport

Visa-free nationalities
16
Visa on arrival
0
eTA / e-Visa
181
Total streamlined
197
Visa required in advance
1

Burkina Faso's visa policy is restrictive relative to other destinations worldwide. If your nationality is not listed as visa-free, visa on arrival, or eTA/e-Visa eligible, you will need to apply for a Burkina Faso tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free

Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit Burkina Faso Visa-Free (16)

Passport holders from these countries can enter Burkina Faso without a visa - no embassy appointment, no advance fee.

eTA / e-Visa

eTA & e-Visa Eligible Countries for Burkina Faso (181)

These nationalities can apply for an electronic travel authorisation or e-Visa online before travel - no embassy visit required.

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Fees

Burkina Faso Visa Fees (updated 2 Jul 2026)

  • Short-stay tourist visa, single entry (eVisa Burkina)

    Up to 90 days, single entryofficial sourcevisaburkina.bf ↗

    XOF 33,000 (~$57)

  • Short-stay tourist visa, multiple entry

    Up to 90 days, multiple entryofficial sourcevisaburkina.bf ↗

    XOF 55,000 (~$95)

  • Business visa, single entry

    Up to 90 days, single entryofficial sourcevisaburkina.bf ↗

    XOF 77,000 (~$134)

  • Express visa (emergency travel, single entry)

    Up to 90 days, single entryofficial sourcevisaburkina.bf ↗

    XOF 104,500 (~$181)

  • Transit visa

    Maximum 5 daysofficial sourcevisaburkina.bf ↗

    XOF 22,000 (~$38)

  • Visa on arrival (airport and land borders)

    Up to 1 monthofficial sourcebf.usembassy.gov ↗

    XOF 94,000 (~$163)

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  • Embassy-issued visa (Embassy of Burkina Faso, Washington DC)

    5-year multiple entryofficial sourcebf.usembassy.gov ↗

    USD 140

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Transit

Burkina Faso Transit Visa

Burkina Faso publishes a transit visa product for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.

Transit Visa

For foreigners transiting through Burkina Faso, including stops caused by transport breakdown, awaiting a connecting flight, or other force majeure circumstances.

up to 5 days~$37apply onlineon arrival

Fee is 22,000 FCFA. Single entry; validity cannot exceed five (5) days. Granted to travelers transiting through Burkina Faso (e.g. transport breakdown, awaiting a connecting flight, or force majeure at the authorities' discretion). Requires passport, application form, two 3.5x4.5 cm photos, proof of reason for stay, medical certificate (no contagious disease), health insurance, and stamp-duty receipt. Available online via applicant.visaburkina.bf, at embassies, or at border immigration services. As of September 2025, African AU member-state nationals receive a fee waiver.

Apply here ↗

FAQ

Burkina Faso Visa Requirements FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Burkina Faso?

It depends on your nationality - the lists above show every nationality that can enter Burkina Faso visa-free or with an eTA or e-Visa. If your country is not listed, you will likely need to apply for a Burkina Faso tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Which countries can visit Burkina Faso without a visa?

16 countries can visit Burkina Faso without a visa in 2026, including: Benin, Cabo Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana. Use Earth Visa to check whether your specific passport grants visa-free access to Burkina Faso.

How do I apply for a Burkina Faso tourist visa?

If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry to Burkina Faso, you typically need to apply at a Burkina Faso embassy or consulate in your home country. Requirements generally include:

  • Valid passport
  • Completed application form
  • Passport-sized photos
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of onward travel
  • Travel insurance
  • Proof of sufficient funds

Processing times and fees vary by nationality and visa category - see the visa types and fees on this page for the exact figures.

How long can I stay in Burkina Faso without a visa?

The maximum visa-free stay duration in Burkina Faso varies by nationality. Common allowances are 30, 60, or 90 days. See the visa-free country list above for specific stay durations per nationality.

By nationality

Burkina Faso Visa Guides by Nationality

Step-by-step Burkina Faso visa requirements, fees and document checklists for travellers from these countries. Nationalities in the access lists above link straight to their own guides.

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