Nigeria visa-free entry for citizens of Burkina Faso: 2026 entry rules
No, citizens of Burkina Faso do not need a visa for a short stay in Nigeria (up to 90 days).
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Mandatory arrival form: Nigeria e-Landing / Exit Card. Before boarding. Also required before leaving the country. Free: beware of websites that charge for it.
Fill it in on the official website (lecard.immigration.gov.ng)
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Travellers from Burkina Faso do not apply for a visa for a tourist stay in Nigeria, but border control still asks for a file.
Our guide to the Nigeria visa from Burkina Faso
No visa is needed: holders of a passport from Burkina Faso can enter Nigeria for a short tourist stay and remain for up to 90 days. Bring a valid passport and the travel documents that may be requested at the border.
Burkinabe travellers go to Nigeria without any prior visa formality. Entry is still subject to checks by immigration officers, who examine the passport and may ask for other documents on the spot. Be wary of websites selling a paid “visa” for this trip from Burkina Faso.
Do you need a visa for Nigeria?
No. For a short tourist stay, citizens of Burkina Faso are exempt from the visa requirement to enter Nigeria. The authorised stay is 90 days. Beyond that, or for a purpose other than tourism, such as work, other rules apply: check with the Nigerian authorities or the competent embassy of Nigeria.
How long can citizens of Burkina Faso stay in Nigeria?
90 days
Visa-free entry allows a stay of 90 days. To stay longer, study or work, a visa is generally required.
Timing and tips
There is no processing time, since no application has to be lodged before the trip. Note your date of entry so as not to exceed the authorised 90 days. Before leaving, check the entry conditions on an official Nigerian source or with the embassy of Nigeria competent for Burkina Faso, as they can change.
What to show at the border of Nigeria
Documents required for a visa for Nigeria:
- Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
- Online application (no paper form)
- One passport-size photo
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
- Visa fee payment
Entry requirements
On arrival, present a valid passport in good condition at immigration control. Officers may ask for a return or onward ticket, the address where you are staying and proof of sufficient funds for the stay. Keep these documents within reach, printed or on your phone, so you can answer their questions promptly.
Documents and fees
As no visa is required, there is no visa fee to pay for this stay. The documents to prepare are your passport, your travel documents and, where applicable, any health documents required on entry, to be checked on an official source before departure. Any request for payment for a so-called visa on this route should raise suspicion.
Common mistakes
The costliest mistake is paying a website or intermediary for an unnecessary “visa” on this route. Another is travelling with a damaged or nearly expired passport, or staying beyond the authorised 90 days. Finally, do not confuse visa exemption with no checks: immigration officers have the final say on entry.
Other visa types for Nigeria
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
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Short-stay (tourism)
Visa-free
Entry regime
Visa-free
Duration
90 days
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Student visa
Student visa
Duration
Duration of programme
Processing time
15 business days
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Family visa
Family reunification
Duration
1 year
Processing time
15 business days
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Business visa
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Processing time
5 business days
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CERPAC work residence
Work visa
Duration
1-2 years
Price
2,000 USD
Processing time
60 business days
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Investor visa
Investor visa
Duration
5 years
Processing time
60 business days
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