Burkina FasoChile: Visa required

Burkina FasoChile

Do Burkina Faso passport holders need a visa for Chile?

Visa required

Yes. Burkina Faso passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Chile.

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

Source: consulado.gob.cl (checked July 19, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-21

Distance8,904 km, straight line (~10h 59m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Chile138 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Chile

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 Chile?

Yes. Burkina Faso passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Chile.

How far is Chile from Burkina Faso?

About 8,904 km in a straight line, roughly ~10h 59m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Chile?

Chilean peso (CLP).

What is the emergency number in Chile?

130 / 131 / 132 / 133 / 134.

What time zone is Chile in?

Santiago (UTC-3).

What is the nearest airport to Santiago?

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), about 16 km away.

How many countries can enter Chile without a visa?

138 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Chile 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 Chile?

Ecuador, Suriname, Guyana, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados, Saint Lucia.

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 ≈ 584.27 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 Chile

Chile, officially the Republic of Chile, is a country in the Southern Cone of southwestern South America. It is the southernmost country in the world and the closest to Antarctica, extending along a narrow strip of land between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. According to the 2024 census, Chile had an enumerated population of 18.5 million. The country covers a territorial area of 756,102 square kilometers (291,933 sq mi), sharing borders with Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage to the south. It also administers several Pacific islands, including Juan Fernández, Isla Salas y Gómez, Desventuradas, and Easter Island, and claims about 1,250,000 square kilometers (480,000 sq mi) of Antarctica as the Chilean Antarctic Territory. The capital and largest city is Santiago, and the official and national language is Spanish.

CapitalSantiago

RegionSouth America

Population19.9M

Area756,102 km²

CurrencyChilean peso (1 USD ≈ 981.25 CLP)

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+56

Drives on theright

TimezoneSantiago (UTC-3)

Nearest airportComodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), 16 km

Emergency number130 / 131 / 132 / 133 / 134

UNESCO sites9

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$17,995 (2025)

Tourist arrivals5.4M (2019)

Climate in Santiago

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

Monthly climate normals for Santiago, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	31.1°C	16.7°C	0mm	426h
February	30.7°C	16°C	0mm	371h
March	29°C	14.8°C	0mm	366h
April	25°C	12.9°C	12mm	302h
May	21.5°C	11°C	10mm	274h
June	13.9°C	6.5°C	125mm	166h
July	14.6°C	7°C	83mm	210h
August	16.2°C	6.8°C	10mm	306h
September	20.1°C	9.1°C	5mm	314h
October	23.7°C	10.5°C	2mm	381h
November	26.7°C	12.1°C	2mm	374h
December	29.3°C	13.9°C	0mm	429h

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

Chile is a country in South America. Chile occupies a long, narrow strip of land between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Chinchorro culture
Chinchorro mummies
Churches of Chiloé
Historic Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaíso
Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works
Inca road system
Rapa Nui National Park
Settlement and Artificial Mummification of the Chinchorro Culture in the Arica and Parinacota Region
Sewell

Upcoming public holidays

October 31, 2026Día Nacional de las Iglesias Evangélicas y Protestantes

November 1, 2026Día de Todos los Santos

December 8, 2026Inmaculada Concepción

Full source list on About.