Visa requirements

Burkina Faso

General visa requirements for travelling to Burkina Faso. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.

Have a specific passport country? Check your specific route.

Tourist visa (ECOWAS Free Movement)

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

• Nationality

  Citizens of ECOWAS member states. Note: Burkina Faso withdrew from ECOWAS effective January 29, 2025, but a 6-month grace period allows continued visa-free travel until July 2025.

  Eligible countries: Benin, Cabo Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo

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Tourist visa (Central African Republic 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

• Nationality

  Citizens of Central African Republic

  Eligible countries: Central African Republic

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6

• Vaccination certificate

  Required vaccines: Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for all travelers over 1 year old

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Tourist visa (Singapore Visa-Free Entry)

Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026

Visa free

• Maximum stay: 30 days
• Processing time: N/A - no application required
• Fee: Free
• Validity: 30 days
• Entry: Single entry

Eligibility

• Nationality

  Citizens of Singapore

  Eligible countries: Singapore

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6

• Vaccination certificate

  Required vaccines: Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for all travelers over 1 year old

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Tourist visa (UAE 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

• Nationality

  Citizens of United Arab Emirates

  Eligible countries: United Arab Emirates

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6

• Vaccination certificate

  Required vaccines: Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for all travelers over 1 year old

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Tourist visa (Tourist e-Visa)

Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026

e-Visa

• Maximum stay: 90 days
• Processing time: 3 business days (72 hours)
• Fee: 47,000 XOF (single entry)
• Validity: 90 days
• Entry: Single entry

Eligibility

• Nationality

  Available to all nationalities not eligible for visa-free or visa on arrival

• Purpose of visit

  Tourism, family visit, or short-term stays up to 90 days

  Includes

  • Tourism
  • family visit
  • short-term stay

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6

• Photo

  Count: 2; Specifications: Passport-size photos, recently taken in color on white background

• Accommodation proof

  Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.

  Must cover full stay: No

• Flight reservation

  Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.

  Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes

• Application form

  Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

  Form name: E-visa application form; Form url: https://applicant.visaburkina.bf/

• Vaccination certificate

  Required vaccines: Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for all travelers over 1 year old

• Visa fee payment

  Accepted methods: Credit card, debit card; Amount: 47,000 XOF

How to apply

1. Online application

   Complete e-visa application at https://applicant.visaburkina.bf/

2. Document gathering

   Upload passport copy, 2 photos, yellow fever certificate, flight reservation, and accommodation proof

3. Fee payment

   Pay visa fee online during application

4. Processing wait

   Wait for ministerial approval (standard processing: 3 business days)

5. Visa collection

   Receive e-visa by email, print and present upon arrival in Burkina Faso

• Apply for an e-Visa online (opens in new tab)

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Tourist visa (Visa on Arrival - EU Citizens)

Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026

Visa on arrival

• Maximum stay: 30 days
• Processing time: Immediate upon arrival
• Fee: 94,000 XOF (single entry)
• Validity: 30 days
• Entry: Single entry

Eligibility

• Nationality

  EU citizens except Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Romania

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6

• Photo

  Count: 2; Specifications: Passport-size photos, recently taken in color on white background

• Vaccination certificate

  Required vaccines: Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for all travelers over 1 year old

• Visa fee payment

  Accepted methods: Cash; Amount: 94,000 XOF

How to apply

1. Document gathering

   Prepare passport, 2 photos, and yellow fever certificate

2. Fee payment

   Pay visa fee upon arrival at airport or border

3. Visa collection

   Receive visa stamp at port of entry

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Tourist visa (Visa on Arrival - Selected Countries)

Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026

Visa on arrival

• Maximum stay: 30 days
• Processing time: Immediate upon arrival
• Fee: 94,000 XOF (single entry)
• Validity: 30 days
• Entry: Single entry

Eligibility

• Nationality

  Citizens of specified countries eligible for visa on arrival. Note: As of February 2025, visa on arrival may no longer be available according to some sources. Travelers should verify current availability before travel.

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6

• Photo

  Count: 2; Specifications: Passport-size photos, recently taken in color on white background

• Vaccination certificate

  Required vaccines: Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for all travelers over 1 year old

• Visa fee payment

  Accepted methods: Cash; Amount: 94,000 XOF

How to apply

1. Document gathering

   Prepare passport, 2 photos, and yellow fever certificate

2. Fee payment

   Pay visa fee upon arrival at airport or border

3. Visa collection

   Receive visa stamp at port of entry

This information is provided for general guidance only. Visa requirements can change frequently and may vary by nationality. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for assistance.