Work visas
Burkinabè Long-stay work visa and residence permit
For foreign nationals taking up employment in Burkina Faso, combining a long-stay visa with a residence permit (carte de séjour).
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Long-stay visa validity (one year) and fee (e.g. 120,000 FCFA) come from the Police Nationale services page; residence-permit processing time (1–3 months) is stated in secondary summaries, not confirmed on an official page. Verify all figures and the exact work-authorisation procedure 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
- Long-stay visa (visa de long séjour) + residence permit (carte de séjour)
- Route type
- Work / long-term residence
- Duration
- Long-stay visa for stays over 90 days; residence permit for continued stay
- National Police list a one-year long-stay visa validity
- Entries
- Multiple entry (long-stay visa)
- Issued by
- Division de la Migration / Directorate General of the National Police
Who it is for
- Foreigners taking up employment in Burkina Faso
- Non-ECOWAS nationals holding a work contract
- Anyone staying longer than 90 days for work
Requirements
- Valid passport
- Long-stay visa or application
- Work contract / authorisation to work
- Identity photos and completed forms
- Biometric registration (fingerprints and photo) for the residence card
What you can do
- Reside and work in Burkina Faso for the authorised period
- Hold a residence permit evidencing lawful stay
How to apply
- Obtain a long-stay visa via the eVisa portal or an embassy
- Report to the police station shortly after arrival
- File the residence-permit application at the Foreign Police and complete biometrics
- Collect the residence card once issued
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.