Bosnia and HerzegovinaBurkina Faso: Visa required

Bosnia and HerzegovinaBurkina Faso

Do Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders need a visa for Burkina Faso?

Visa required

Yes. Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Burkina Faso.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: visaburkina.bf (checked July 21, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance3,989 km, straight line (~5h 12m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Burkina Faso12 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Burkina Faso passport holders visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near Burkina Faso

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Frequently asked questions

Do Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders need a visa for Burkina Faso?

Yes. Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Burkina Faso.

How far is Burkina Faso from Bosnia and Herzegovina?

About 3,989 km in a straight line, roughly ~5h 12m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Burkina Faso?

West African CFA franc (XOF).

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.

How many countries can enter Burkina Faso without a visa?

12 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Burkina Faso visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders visit without a visa instead of Burkina Faso?

Liberia, Sierra Leone, Cape Verde.

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.

About Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina, often referred to as Bosnia-Herzegovina or simply Bosnia, is a country in Southeast Europe. Situated on the Balkan Peninsula, it borders Serbia to the east, Montenegro to the southeast, and Croatia to the north and southwest, with a 20-kilometre-long (12-mile) coast on the Adriatic Sea in the south. Bosnia has a moderate continental climate with hot summers and cold, snowy winters. Its geography is largely mountainous, particularly in the central and eastern regions, which are dominated by the Dinaric Alps. Herzegovina, the smaller, southern region, has a Mediterranean climate and is mostly mountainous. Sarajevo is the capital and the largest city.

CapitalSarajevo

RegionSoutheast Europe

Population3.1M

Area51,209 km²

CurrencyBosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark (1 USD ≈ 1.75 BAM)

LanguagesBosnian, Croatian, Serbian

Calling code+387

Drives on theright

TimezoneSarajevo (UTC+2)

Nearest airportSarajevo International Airport (SJJ), 8 km

Emergency number112 / 122 / 123 / 124

UNESCO sites5

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$10,382 (2025)

Tourist arrivals197K (2020)

Climate in Sarajevo

Warmest August, coolest January, driest November, sunniest July. Best time to visit: August.

Monthly climate normals for Sarajevo, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	6.9°C	-3.2°C	25mm	219h
February	9.6°C	-0.5°C	85mm	211h
March	11°C	1.3°C	56mm	238h
April	16.6°C	4°C	30mm	322h
May	18.6°C	9.2°C	117mm	300h
June	21.6°C	12.5°C	166mm	346h
July	25.3°C	14.7°C	98mm	372h
August	26.5°C	16.5°C	82mm	362h
September	23.2°C	12.6°C	31mm	319h
October	17.2°C	7.4°C	94mm	264h
November	11.9°C	3.1°C	13mm	205h
December	9.4°C	1.7°C	134mm	180h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Bosnia and Herzegovina is a European country on the Balkan Peninsula. Mostly mountainous, it has access to a tiny portion of the Adriatic Sea coastline in the south. Visitors find well-restored historic cities, a warm and welcoming atmosphere, bustling city life and medieval monuments.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge
Old Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar
Q29000652
Vjetrenica

Upcoming public holidays

November 21, 2026Dan uspostavljanja Opšteg okvirnog sporazuma za mir u BiH

November 25, 2026Dan državnosti Bosne i Hercegovine

December 24, 2026Božić (za rimokatolike)

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About Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is bordered by Mali to the northwest, Niger to the northeast, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Ivory Coast to the southwest. It covers an area of 274,223 km2 (105,878 sq mi). In 2024, the country had an estimated population of approximately 23,286,000. Its citizens are known as Burkinabes, and its capital and largest city is Ouagadougou.

CapitalOuagadougou

RegionWestern Africa

Population24.1M

Area272,967 km²

CurrencyWest African CFA franc (1 USD ≈ 586.73 XOF)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+226

Drives on theright

TimezoneOuagadougou (UTC+0)

Nearest airportOuagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA), 2 km

Emergency number112 / 17 / 18

UNESCO sites4

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$1,148 (2025)

Tourist arrivals67K (2020)

Climate in Ouagadougou

Warmest April, coolest January, driest January, sunniest January. Best time to visit: January, February, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Ouagadougou, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	33.1°C	17.7°C	0mm	337h
February	35.2°C	19.3°C	0mm	316h
March	39°C	24.5°C	0mm	318h
April	39.6°C	27.9°C	0mm	313h
May	38°C	27.9°C	7mm	326h
June	35.1°C	25.9°C	10mm	324h
July	31.4°C	23.8°C	148mm	300h
August	29°C	23°C	241mm	229h
September	30.3°C	22.7°C	135mm	273h
October	33.5°C	22.4°C	35mm	330h
November	34.4°C	19.1°C	0mm	323h
December	35°C	19.2°C	0mm	326h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa. Burkina Faso is one of the friendliest countries in all of Africa. Until unrest began in the late 2010s that made travel to the country unsafe, it received only a few tourists per year, and was an excellent destination for anyone interested in seeing a beautiful West African country and exploring African culture and music. It offers a diverse traditional culture, history, tribal art and a variety of landscapes.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Ancient ferrous metallurgy sites of Burkina Faso
Royal Court of Tiébélé
Ruins of Loropéni
W-Arly-Pendjari Complex

Upcoming public holidays

October 31, 2026Martyrs' Day

November 1, 2026All Saints' Day

December 11, 2026Proclamation of Independence Day

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