Do I need a visa to travel from Netherlands to Burkina Faso?

Yes, a visa is required to travel from Netherlands to Burkina Faso.

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Burkina Faso

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Essential Burkina Faso information

Capital : Ouagadougou

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.

Weather in Ouagadougou

Updated : 2026-04-21 11:45 ⟳

35.3°C

Nuageux

Feels like : 38.8°C

Humidity : 42%

Practical travel information

Population : 24,200,000

Languages :

Français
Mossi
Dyula

Currency : CFA (West African CFA franc)

Continent : Africa

Area : 274,200 km²

Coordinates : Lat: 12.37, Lng: -1.52

Government : Transitional military republic

National day : August 5 - Republic Day

Essential preparations

Timezone : Africa/Ouagadougou

Calling code : +226

Internet domain : .bf

Tap water : unsafe

Driving : Right

Tipping : Not mandatory, 5-10% appreciated

Emergency numbers :

Police : 17
Ambulance : 112
Fire brigade : 18

Electricity : 220V / 50Hz / Plugs : Type C, Type E

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