Burkina Faso visas
Whether you need a visa for Burkina Faso depends on your nationality and the purpose and length of your stay. Since 2023 most entry visas are applied for online through the official eVisa platform operated by the Division de la Migration, part of the Directorate General of the National Police under the Ministry of Security, though stays beyond 90 days require a long-stay visa or residence permit. Always confirm current rules and fees on the official portal before travelling, as requirements change and figures are periodically revised.
Burkinabè visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Burkina Faso — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.4 visas
- Work visasComing to Burkina Faso to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.1 visa
- Study visasStudying in Burkina Faso — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Burkina Faso.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Burkina Faso as a highly skilled individual.2 visas
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Burkina Faso long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.3 visas
Burkinabè visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Burkina Faso — key facts
- Visa authority
- Division de la Migration, Direction Générale de la Police Nationale (Ministère de la Sécurité)
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Time zone
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT / UTC+00:00)
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.