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.
Transit visa (Transit Visa on Arrival - South Africa)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa on arrival
- Maximum stay
- 3 days
- Processing time
- Immediate upon arrival
- Fee
- 47,000 XOF
- Validity
- 72 hours
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
South African citizens
Eligible countries: South Africa
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Visa history
Clean travel record with no immigration violations in Burkina Faso
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Cash, credit cards; Minimum amount: Sufficient for transit expenses
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash; Amount: 47,000 XOF
How to apply
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Document submission
Present documents at immigration upon arrival
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Fee payment
Pay transit visa fee
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Visa collection
Receive transit visa stamp
Transit visa (Transit e-Visa)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 3 days
- Processing time
- 3 business days
- Fee
- 47,000 XOF
- Validity
- 72 hours
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Transit to third country within 72 hours
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Transit visa application; Form url: https://applicant.visaburkina.bf/
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Credit card, debit card; Amount: 47,000 XOF
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Proof of ties
Provide evidence that you have reasons to leave before the permitted stay ends, such as work, study, family or property ties.
How to apply
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Online application
Apply online at https://applicant.visaburkina.bf/
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Fee payment
Pay online during application
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Processing wait
Processing: 3 business days
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Visa collection
Receive e-visa by email
Transit visa (Transit Visa-Free (24 Hours))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 1 days
- Processing time
- N/A - no application required
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 24 hours
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Transit only - must depart within 24 hours and remain in international area
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 0; Validity months: 6
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No
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Proof of ties
Provide evidence that you have reasons to leave before the permitted stay ends, such as work, study, family or property ties.