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Short-term tourism visits to Burkina Faso with multiple entries. Does not permit employment without prior authorization.

Fee is 55,000 FCFA. Hotel reservation required. Multiple entries allowed but total stay must not exceed 90 days within validity period. As of September 2025, African AU member-state nationals receive a fee waiver.

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Short-term tourism visits to Burkina Faso. Does not permit employment without prior authorization from the minister in charge of labor.

Fee is 33,000 FCFA. Hotel reservation required. Available online via applicant.visaburkina.bf, at embassies, or at the border. As of September 2025, African AU member-state nationals receive a fee waiver (must still apply). US citizens are banned effective 2026-01-01.

90 daysmultiple entryvalid 90donline

Short-term business visits to Burkina Faso with multiple entries. Does not permit employment without prior authorization.

Fee is 93,500 FCFA. Multiple entries allowed but total stay must not exceed 90 days within validity period. As of September 2025, African AU member-state nationals receive a fee waiver.

90 dayssingle entryvalid 90donline

Short-term visits to Burkina Faso for business purposes. Does not permit employment without prior authorization from the minister in charge of labor.

Fee is 77,000 FCFA. Available online via applicant.visaburkina.bf, at embassies, or at the border. As of September 2025, African AU member-state nationals receive a fee waiver. US citizens are banned effective 2026-01-01.

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Long-stay (more than 90 days) visa for business purposes in Burkina Faso. Does not grant the right to work without prior authorization from the minister in charge of labor.

Fee is 187,000 FCFA. One of three long-stay (visa de long sejour) tiers published on visaburkina.bf. A long-stay visa is valid for more than 90 days; when issued for multiple entries the total duration of stays cannot exceed 90 days per semester. Requires passport, application form, two 3.5x4.5 cm photos, proof of reason for long stay, medical certificate (no contagious disease), certificate of support in Burkina Faso or proof of sufficient income, health insurance, and stamp-duty receipt; a residence permit is required for stays beyond 90 days. Apply via applicant.visaburkina.bf or an embassy. As of September 2025, African AU member-state nationals receive a fee waiver.

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

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.

90 daysmultiple entryvalid 90donline

Short-term visits to Burkina Faso for conferences, studies, training, or family/official visits with multiple entries.

Fee is 71,500 FCFA. Multiple entries allowed but total stay must not exceed 90 days within validity period. As of September 2025, African AU member-state nationals receive a fee waiver.

90 dayssingle entryvalid 90donline

Short-term visits to Burkina Faso for conferences, studies, training, or family/official visits. Does not permit employment without prior authorization.

Fee is 55,000 FCFA. Covers conferences, studies (short-term), training programs, and family/official visits under the short-stay framework. As of September 2025, African AU member-state nationals receive a fee waiver.

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Short-term visa with multiple entries for cooperation-related activities in Burkina Faso.

Fee is 79,500 FCFA. Multiple entries allowed but total stay must not exceed 90 days within validity period. As of September 2025, African AU member-state nationals receive a fee waiver.

90 dayssingle entryvalid 90donline

Short-term visa for cooperation-related activities in Burkina Faso, typically for NGO workers, development cooperation, and official bilateral cooperation visits.

Fee is 44,000 FCFA. As of September 2025, African AU member-state nationals receive a fee waiver.

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Emergency or expedited short-stay visa for urgent travel to Burkina Faso when standard processing timelines are not feasible.

Fee is 104,500 FCFA. For emergency/urgent travel situations. Entry type (single/multiple) not specified on official page. As of September 2025, African AU member-state nationals receive a fee waiver.

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Long-stay (more than 90 days) visa for conferences, extended studies, training, or extended family/official visits in Burkina Faso. This is the category used by long-term students.

Fee is 110,000 FCFA. One of three long-stay (visa de long sejour) tiers published on visaburkina.bf; covers extended studies, training, and academic/official visits. Valid for more than 90 days; multiple-entry total stays cannot exceed 90 days per semester. Requires passport, application form, two 3.5x4.5 cm photos, proof of reason for stay, medical certificate, certificate of support or proof of sufficient income, health insurance, and stamp-duty receipt; a residence permit is required for stays beyond 90 days. Apply via applicant.visaburkina.bf or an embassy. As of September 2025, African AU member-state nationals receive a fee waiver.

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Long-stay (more than 90 days) visa for cooperation-related activities in Burkina Faso, typically NGO/development-cooperation staff and official bilateral cooperation personnel.

Fee is 77,000 FCFA. One of three long-stay (visa de long sejour) tiers published on visaburkina.bf; for development/cooperation personnel. Valid for more than 90 days; multiple-entry total stays cannot exceed 90 days per semester. Requires passport, application form, two 3.5x4.5 cm photos, proof of reason for stay, medical certificate, certificate of support or proof of sufficient income, health insurance, and stamp-duty receipt; a residence permit is required for stays beyond 90 days. Apply via applicant.visaburkina.bf or an embassy. As of September 2025, African AU member-state nationals receive a fee waiver.