Work Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 1095 days
- Processing time
- 4-6 weeks
- Fee
- Fee applies - consult embassy
- Validity
- Duration of employment contract, up to 3 years (renewable)
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Employment
Must have valid employment contract from employer in Burkina Faso
Required status: Valid employment contract
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Health
Must pass medical examination and not have contagious diseases
Required vaccinations: Yellow fever, other required vaccinations
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
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Certificate of support or proof of income; Minimum amount: Sufficient for duration of stay
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Burkina Faso; Minimum coverage: Duration of stay
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
Required tests: t; Validity months: 6
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Long-stay visa application form
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Vaccination certificate
Required vaccines: Yellow fever vaccination certificate required
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No
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Work permit notification
Provide work permit approval, notification or authorisation evidence from the relevant authority.
Issuing authority: As required by issuing authority
How to apply
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Document gathering
Collect employment contract, medical certificate, insurance, and supporting documents
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Document submission
Submit application to Burkina Faso embassy or consulate
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Processing wait
Processing typically takes 4-6 weeks
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Visa collection
Collect visa from embassy/consulate