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Burkina Faso Visa Policy Snapshot
Burkina Faso entry rules at a glance. Open access options cover 195+ passport groups. Visa-free examples include Benin, Cape Verde Islands, Central African Republic, Ivory Coast (La Cote d'Ivoire), Gambia. Visa on arrival examples include Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil. Popular e-Visa passports include Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola.
Visa-free entry
No visa needed
Travel to Burkina Faso without a visa for short visits. See supported passports.
+19 countries
Visa on arrival
Pay at the border
Obtain your visa on arrival in Burkina Faso. Check eligible passports and notes.
+54 countries
Short-stay entry
Entry for brief visits
Burkina Faso permits short-stay access for select passports. Duration varies by country.
+4 countries
e-Visa
Apply online
Apply digitally for Burkina Faso before you travel. Review eligible passports.
+118 countries
Restricted entry
Extra checks
Burkina Faso applies restrictions to some passports. Check requirements and exceptions.