Family visas
Burkinabè Family visit and family reunification
Short-stay visas cover family visits, while joining a family member long-term is handled through the long-stay visa and residence permit.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
Burkina Faso does not publish a distinct family/spouse visa page; family visits use the short-stay visa and long-term family stay uses the general long-stay/residence-permit route. Confirm whether a dedicated family-reunification procedure exists before publishing.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Burkina Faso government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Short-stay visa (family visit) / long-stay visa + residence permit
- Route type
- Family
- Maximum stay (visit)
- Up to 90 days on a short-stay visa
- Long-term
- Long-stay visa and residence permit for stays over 90 days
- Maximum stay (short visit)
- Up to 90 days
- Long-term family stay
- Long-stay visa (one-year validity) followed by a residence permit
- Where to apply
- visaburkina.bf, Burkina Faso embassies, or border immigration
- Cost
- Short-stay 47,000 CFA francs; long-stay 120,000 CFA francs
- Official published rates; confirm before applying
Who it is for
- Foreigners visiting family in Burkina Faso
- Family members joining a relative for a longer stay
How to apply
- For a visit, apply for a short-stay visa online and give proof of the family reason
- For long-term stay, obtain a long-stay visa and apply for a residence permit after arrival
Requirements
- A valid passport (at least six months validity) or recognised travel document
- A passport-style identity photo
- Proof of yellow fever vaccination
- Confirmation of accommodation, such as a hosting arrangement with the family you are visiting
- Travel or medical insurance (required for the eVisa)
Frequently asked questions
Burkina Faso's official sources do not publish a distinct family reunification visa. A short family visit uses a short-stay visa or eVisa, while joining family long-term is handled through a long-stay visa (one-year validity) followed by a residence permit obtained from the Migration Division after arrival.
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.