🇧🇫Visa requirements for Burkina Faso
Who can enter Burkina Faso, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.
Passport holders from 12 countries can enter Burkina Faso without a visa in advance. All 12 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.
- 12 visa-free
- 0 on arrival
- 0 eTA
- 0 e-visa
- 224 visa required
242 nationalities
Visa-free entry
12 nationalities
Visa required in advance
224 nationalities
Afghanistan
Åland Islands
Albania
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
British Indian Ocean Territory
British Virgin Islands
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Caribbean Netherlands
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cuba
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
DR Congo
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French Southern Territories
Gabon
Georgia
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Isle of Man
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Niue
Norfolk Island
North Korea
North Macedonia
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn Islands
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Republic of the Congo
Réunion
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Barthélemy
Saint Helena
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
São Tomé and Príncipe
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Seychelles
Singapore
Sint Maarten
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Korea
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Tokelau
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
Wallis and Futuna
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Entry not permitted
6 nationalities
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso has 4 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
- Ancient ferrous metallurgy sites of Burkina Faso
- Royal Court of Tiébélé
- Ruins of Loropéni
- W-Arly-Pendjari Complex
Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Burkina Faso?
It depends on your passport. 12 nationalities can enter Burkina Faso without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.
What is the best time to visit Burkina Faso?
January, February, November, December, based on Ouagadougou's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.
What currency is used in Burkina Faso?
West African CFA franc (XOF). 1 USD is approximately 584.37 XOF.
What side of the road does Burkina Faso drive on?
Burkina Faso drives on the right.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Burkina Faso have?
4: Ancient ferrous metallurgy sites of Burkina Faso, Royal Court of Tiébélé, Ruins of Loropéni, W-Arly-Pendjari Complex.
What is the emergency number in Burkina Faso?
112 / 17 / 18.
What time zone is Burkina Faso in?
Ouagadougou (UTC+0).
What is the nearest airport to Ouagadougou?
Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA), about 2 km away.
Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.