How do I get a Burkina Faso visa?
Visas are required for foreign citizens traveling to Burkina Faso. Foreign nationals may apply for a visa online in advance of travel. Applicants may complete the e-visa application form and make payment online with a credit card or bank transfer

Submit the simplified Burkina Faso visa application. It takes less than 5 minutes to complete. It is an easy process.

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Burkina Faso Visa or Visa on arrival
Visitors to Burkina Faso must obtain a visa from one of the Burkina Faso diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or a country whose citizens may obtain a visa on arrival.
Burkina Faso Visa on arrival for passports
Visa on arrival is available for all European Union citizens except Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Romania), Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chad, Colombia, Comoros, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo1, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Hong Kong, Iceland, Kenya, Libya, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Sao Tome and Principe, Somalia, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tunisia, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela, holders of diplomatic, official, service or special passports free of charge. Visa on arrival is also available for holders of an Interpol passport traveling on duty.
Burkina Faso Visa Cost
The cost of the visa on arrival is 94,000 francs CFA (€143.30) for a single entry visa with a maximum validity of 3 months, or 122,000 CFA (€185.99) for multiple entry visa with a maximum validity of three months.
Visa Applicants passport must be at least 6 months validity from the date of arrival in Burkina Faso and have at least two page available for stamping.
Burkina Faso Visa Requirements
- A valid international passport
Scan of Passport Biographic page;
- Two (2) application forms to be completed
Two (2) passport-size photos
- Cover Letter;
Yellow Fever Certificate;
Burkina Faso Visa Validition
Visas are normally valid for three or six months. Validity begins two days before the proposed date of entry
Burkina Faso Visa Extension
Extension of stay: If you wish to extend your visa, you must contact the head office of the national police in Ouagadougou.
Visa on arrival
Visa on arrival is available for holders of diplomatic, official, service or special passports free of charge. Visa on arrival is also available for holders of an Interpol passport traveling on duty.
Burkina Faso Visa exemption
Citizens of the following 18 countries can visit Burkina Faso without a visa:

How to apply for Burkina Faso Visa
Also, Visas are available on arrival at the airport and borders for the following 52 nationalities for a stay of up to 1 month.
Additionally, holders of diplomatic and service category passports issued to nationals of Brazil, China, Congo, Cuba, Russia, Taiwan, Turkey do not require a visa for Burkina Faso. In addition, nationals of China holding passports endorsed "for public affairs" do not require a visa for a maximum stay of 90 days.
Transit without a visa
Nationals of South Africa require a visa prior to arrival at all times, including transit. Other nationalities holding confirmed onward tickets may transit through airports of Burkina Faso up to 24 hours without a transit visa.
Burkina Faso Visa on arrival Eligible Nationals
Visas are available on arrival at the airport and borders for the following 52 nationalities for a stay of up to 1 month.

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