🇧🇫Burkina Faso Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
Africa· Updated 10/10/2026
Do you need a visa for Burkina Faso?
It depends on your passport. Out of 196 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 20 enter Burkina Faso visa-free and 176 obtain an e-visa or a visa on arrival.
Visa-free
20
nationalities
E-visa
176
nationalities
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Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom
- 🇺🇸United States
- 🇳🇬Nigeria
- 🇬🇭Ghana
- 🇮🇳India
- 🇵🇰Pakistan
- 🇰🇪Kenya
- 🇺🇬Uganda
- 🇿🇦South Africa
- 🇵🇭Philippines
- 🇨🇦Canada
- 🇦🇺Australia
- All nationalities
Burkina Faso tourist e-visa
Burkina Faso publishes an online tourist visa. Eligibility depends on your nationality, check your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
Burkina Faso eVisa
66,000 XOFStay: 90 daysProcessing: 5-7 business days
Data updated on · Official source
Rules by nationality cross-checked against the official list (diplomatie.gov.bf), read on .
Pick your nationality to see the rule
Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
Depending on your nationality, you may be able to apply online. Check your passport's entry rules first.
- Online filing for nationalities eligible for an e-visa or visa on arrival
- Online application tracking
- Paid service, on top of official fees
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Online arrival form
Fiche de voyage électronique. A mandatory formality, separate from the visa.
- When:
- From 72 hours before the flight. Also required before leaving the country.
- Who:
- All air passengers, arriving in or departing from Ouagadougou.
Only fill it in on the official website.
Fill it in on the official website (fichedevoyage.gov.bf)
Checked on · source: diplomatie.gouv.fr
Burkina Faso visa requirements by nationality
The entry regime Burkina Faso applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.
Burkina Faso visa types, fees and processing times
Every visa category Burkina Faso publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
| Visa | Category | Allowed stay | Official fee | Processing time | Entries | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay (tourism) | Short stay | Portal | ||||
| Burkina Faso eVisa | Short stay | 90 days | 66,000 XOF | 5-7 business days | Portal | |
| Business visa | Business | 90 days | 99,000-132,500 XOF | 15 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Work visa | Work | 1 year (renewable) | 231,000 XOF | 30 business days | Multiple | Portal |
Visas
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Information
Capital
Ouagadougou
Population
24,200,000
Currency
West African CFA franc (XOF CFA)
Languages
French, Mossi, Dyula
Continent
Africa
Calling code
+226
Timezone
Africa/Ouagadougou
Area
274,200 km²
Government
Transitional military republic
National day
August 5 - Republic Day
Internet domain
.bf
About
Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa bordering Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Côte d'Ivoire. Formerly Upper Volta, it was renamed in 1984 by Thomas Sankara. It faces significant security and socio-economic challenges.
Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
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Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Medium)
- Avoid carrying valuables
- Do not travel alone at night
Terrorism(High)
- Follow official travel advisories
- Avoid border areas
Transport
- Use organized transportation
- Travel in convoy
Natural risks(Moderate risks of drought and seasonal floods)
- Monitor weather alerts
- Stock water during the dry season
Health(Limited healthcare system, under-equipped hospitals)
- Mandatory vaccines: yellow fever
- Take antimalarials, avoid unboiled water
Practical tips
- Register with the consulate before travel
- Download offline maps
- Have repatriation insurance
Accommodation (Hotels.com)
Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.
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Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Indicative prices in USD in Ouagadougou · estimated in October 2026
eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
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Practical information
Electricity
Emergency numbers
Practical information
Right
unsafe
Not mandatory, 5-10% appreciated
Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)
Book excursions ahead, with free cancellation on most activities.
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Plan your trip
Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)
Book excursions ahead, with free cancellation on most activities.
Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
Accommodation (Hotels.com)
Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.
Partner links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Burkina Faso?▾
It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Burkina Faso across 196 nationalities: 20 visa-free, 176 with an e-visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.
Check by my nationality →How much does a Burkina Faso visa cost?▾
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. The lowest published official fee is 66,000 XOF (Burkina Faso eVisa). These are government fees only, providers and visa application centres add their own service charge.
Is it dangerous to travel to Burkina Faso?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "High due to terrorist attacks and political instability". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in Burkina Faso?▾
The official currency is West African CFA franc (XOF CFA). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.
What is the capital of Burkina Faso?▾
The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou. The main spoken languages are: French, Mossi, Dyula.
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