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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Diplomatic visa (Diplomatic Visa on Arrival)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa on arrival
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- Immediate upon arrival
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 90 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Official diplomatic, government, or international organization business
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Diplomatic note or letter from appropriate government institution
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Vaccination certificate
Required vaccines: Yellow fever vaccination certificate
How to apply
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Document submission
Present diplomatic passport and supporting documents upon arrival
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Visa collection
Receive free diplomatic visa stamp
Diplomatic visa (Diplomatic Visa-Free Entry)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- N/A - no application required
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 90 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Diplomatic passport holders from Brazil, China, Congo, Cuba, Russia, Taiwan, Turkey
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Purpose of visit
Official diplomatic or government business
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 0; Validity months: 6
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Vaccination certificate
Required vaccines: Yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required