Burkina FasoAngola: e-Visa

Burkina FasoAngola

Do Burkina Faso passport holders need a visa for Angola?

e-Visa

Yes. Burkina Faso passport holders need a visa for Angola, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Source: evisa.ao (checked September 4, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance2,865 km, straight line (~3h 52m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Angola144 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Angola passport holders visiting Burkina Faso: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near Angola

Burkina Faso passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Burkina Faso passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Burkina Faso passport holders need a visa for Angola?

Yes. Burkina Faso passport holders need a visa for Angola, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How far is Angola from Burkina Faso?

About 2,865 km in a straight line, roughly ~3h 52m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Angola?

Angolan kwanza (AOA).

What is the emergency number in Angola?

113 / 115 / 116.

What time zone is Angola in?

Luanda (UTC+1).

What is the nearest airport to Luanda?

Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD), about 5 km away.

How many countries can enter Angola without a visa?

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

What nearby countries can Burkina Faso passport holders visit without a visa instead of Angola?

Gabon, Namibia, Burundi, Rwanda, Benin, Nigeria.

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 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 ≈ 584.37 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	17.6°C	0mm	337h
February	35.2°C	19.2°C	0mm	316h
March	39°C	24.5°C	0mm	318h
April	39.7°C	27.8°C	0mm	313h
May	38°C	27.8°C	7mm	326h
June	35.1°C	25.8°C	10mm	324h
July	31.4°C	23.7°C	148mm	300h
August	29.1°C	22.8°C	241mm	229h
September	30.3°C	22.6°C	135mm	273h
October	33.5°C	22.3°C	35mm	330h
November	34.4°C	18.9°C	0mm	323h
December	35°C	19.1°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

Full source list on About.

About Angola

Angola, officially the Republic of Angola, is a country on the western coast of Southern Africa. It is the second-largest Portuguese-speaking (Lusophone) country after Brazil in both total area and population and is the seventh-largest country in Africa. It is bordered by Namibia to the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north, Zambia to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The Angolan province of Cabinda is an exclave on the Atlantic coast, bordering the Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The capital and most populous city is Luanda.

CapitalLuanda

RegionMiddle Africa

Population39M

Area1,246,700 km²

CurrencyAngolan kwanza (1 USD ≈ 922.91 AOA)

LanguagesPortuguese

Calling code+244

Drives on theright

TimezoneLuanda (UTC+1)

Nearest airportQuatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD), 5 km

Emergency number113 / 115 / 116

UNESCO sites1

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$3,129 (2025)

Tourist arrivals218K (2019)

Climate in Luanda

Warmest March, coolest July, driest July, sunniest May. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September, October, December.

Monthly climate normals for Luanda, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	30.3°C	25°C	108mm	291h
February	30.7°C	25.2°C	93mm	281h
March	31.9°C	25.1°C	21mm	335h
April	30.4°C	24.9°C	94mm	280h
May	30.7°C	24.1°C	3mm	346h
June	27.7°C	21.2°C	1mm	328h
July	26.1°C	19°C	0mm	342h
August	25.9°C	19.6°C	2mm	310h
September	26.4°C	20.6°C	5mm	312h
October	28.4°C	23°C	16mm	289h
November	29.5°C	24°C	45mm	293h
December	29.3°C	23.6°C	18mm	293h

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

Angola is a beautiful nation in Central Africa endowed with lovely waterfalls, rivers, national parks, and coastlines. There is plenty to do and see.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

M'banza-Kongo

Upcoming public holidays

November 2, 2026Dia de Finados

November 11, 2026Dia da Independência

December 25, 2026Dia de Natal

Full source list on About.