Business & investor visas
Burkinabè Cooperation visa
A short-stay visa category for those coming to Burkina Faso for cooperation, technical assistance or development work.
Under review — check current rules
Important information
- Official name
- Short-stay visa – cooperation
- Route type
- Cooperation / short-stay eVisa
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days
- Entries
- Single or multiple entry
- Fee
- 44,000 FCFA single / 79,500 FCFA multiple
- Indicative eVisa fee; confirm on the official portal
- Courtesy visa
- Free, maximum 7 days
- Long-stay visa
- One-year validity; 120,000 CFA francs
- Official published rate; confirm before applying
- Where to apply
- Migration Division or Burkina Faso embassies abroad
Who it is for
- People on cooperation or technical-assistance missions
- Development and project-related short visits
How to apply
- Apply online at visaburkina.bf and select the cooperation category
- Provide proof of the cooperation purpose
- Print the approved eVisa and present it on arrival
Requirements
- A valid passport
- Two identity photos (for a long-stay visa)
- A completed and signed visa application and information form
- Supporting documents for the assignment, such as the cooperation agreement or mission order
Frequently asked questions
Burkina Faso's official sources do not publish a distinct cooperation visa. People travelling on official cooperation or technical-assistance assignments generally use a courtesy visa (free, up to 7 days) for short missions, or a long-stay visa followed by a residence permit for longer assignments, arranged through the Migration Division or a Burkina Faso embassy.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.