Burkina Faso
General visa requirements for travelling to Burkina Faso. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Business visa (Business e-Visa)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 3 business days
- Fee
- 47,000 XOF (single entry)
- Validity
- 90 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Business meetings, conferences, trade activities
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Passport-size photos, recently taken in color on white background
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: No; Must include salary: No
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Letter of invitation on company letterhead from host company in Burkina Faso
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Business e-visa application form; Form url: https://applicant.visaburkina.bf/
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Vaccination certificate
Required vaccines: Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for all travelers over 1 year old
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Credit card, debit card; Amount: 47,000 XOF
How to apply
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Online application
Complete business e-visa application online
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Document gathering
Gather invitation letter, employment letter, passport copy, 2 photos, yellow fever certificate
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Fee payment
Pay online during application
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Processing wait
Standard processing: 3 business days
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Visa collection
Receive e-visa by email and print for travel