Visa policy of Burkina Faso

Visitors to Burkina Faso must obtain a visa from one of the Burkina Faso diplomatic missions or online, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or a country whose citizens may obtain a visa on arrival.

Visa policy map

Visa exemption

Citizens of the following countries can visit Burkina Faso without a visa:

_{1 - Not listed by Timatic as being visa-exempt.}

Non-ordinary passports

Additionally, holders of diplomatic, official or service passports issued to citizens of Brazil, China, Congo, Cuba, Russia, Taiwan, Turkey do not require a visa for Burkina Faso.

In addition, citizens of China holding passports endorsed "for public affairs" do not require a visa for a maximum stay of 90 days.

Visa on arrival - History

Visas are available on arrival at the airport and borders for the following countries for a stay of up to 1 month. It is not certain that the visa on arrival still exists and some may be denied entry without a visa in advance. As of February 2025 the Visa on Arrival is no longer listed on the Henley Passport Index.

The cost of the visa on arrival is 94,000 francs CFA (€143.30) for a single entry visa with a maximum validity of 3 months, or 122,000 CFA (€185.99) for multiple entry visa with a maximum validity of three months.

_{1 - Only at Ouagadougou airport.}

Visa on arrival is available for citizens of Peru for holders of a valid visa issued by a Schengen Member State.

Visa on arrival is available for holders of diplomatic, official, service or special passports free of charge. Passengers with an Interpol passport traveling on duty can obtain a visa on arrival. They must have 1 passport photo. BCN INTERPOL in Burkina Faso must be informed before arrival.

Electronic Visa (e-Visa)

Citizens of countries that are not visa-exempt may also obtain a visa online or at a Burkina Faso diplomatic mission, if they prefer.

Transit without a visa

Citizens of South Africa require a visa prior to arrival at all times, including transit. Other nationalities holding confirmed onward tickets may transit through airports of Burkina Faso up to 24 hours without a transit visa.