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Visitor & short-stay

Visitor & short-stay routes for Burkina Faso.

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Visa routes

  • Tourist visa (short-stay eVisa)Visa route

    An online eVisa for tourists visiting Burkina Faso, allowing a short stay of up to 90 days.

  • Transit visaVisa route

    A short visa for foreign travellers passing through Burkina Faso on the way elsewhere, valid for up to five days.

  • Visa on arrivalVisa route

    A visa issued at Ouagadougou airport in limited circumstances, mainly for air travellers and certain passport holders arriving in Burkina Faso.

  • Visa-free entry for ECOWAS / African nationalsVisa route

    Visa-free short stays for West African and certain African nationals, subject to change following Burkina Faso's AES membership.