Burkina FasoMexico: Visa required

Burkina FasoMexico

Do Burkina Faso passport holders need a visa for Mexico?

Visa required

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

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

Source: inm.gob.mx (checked July 20, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-21

Distance10,330 km, straight line (~12h 39m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Mexico111 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Mexico

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 Mexico?

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

How far is Mexico from Burkina Faso?

About 10,330 km in a straight line, roughly ~12h 39m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Mexico?

Mexican peso (MXN).

What is the emergency number in Mexico?

911.

What time zone is Mexico in?

Mexico City (UTC-6).

What is the nearest airport to Mexico City?

Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), about 6 km away.

How many countries can enter Mexico without a visa?

111 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Mexico 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 Mexico?

Haiti, Ecuador.

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

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About Mexico

Mexico, officially the United Mexican States, is a country in North America. It is the northernmost country in Latin America, bordering the United States of America to the north and Guatemala and Belize to the southeast, while having maritime boundaries with the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Caribbean Sea to the southeast, and the Gulf of Mexico to the east. Mexico covers 1,972,550 km2, and is the thirteenth-largest country in the world by land area. With a population around 131 million as of 2025, Mexico is the tenth-most populous country in the world and is home to the largest number of native Spanish speakers. Mexico City is the capital and largest city in Mexico, which ranks among the most populous metropolitan areas in the world.

CapitalMexico City

RegionNorth America

Population131.9M

Area1,964,375 km²

CurrencyMexican peso (1 USD ≈ 18.52 MXN)

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+52

Drives on theright

TimezoneMexico City (UTC-6)

Nearest airportMexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), 6 km

Emergency number911

UNESCO sites44

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$13,889 (2025)

Tourist arrivals51.1M (2020)

Climate in Mexico City

Warmest April, coolest January, driest December, sunniest May. Best time to visit: March, April.

Monthly climate normals for Mexico City, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	22.2°C	7.3°C	8mm	320h
February	25.6°C	8.8°C	6mm	319h
March	28°C	11.5°C	8mm	355h
April	28.1°C	13.7°C	27mm	349h
May	27°C	12.7°C	36mm	387h
June	26.1°C	13.7°C	88mm	344h
July	24°C	13.4°C	146mm	349h
August	22.7°C	13.1°C	287mm	321h
September	21.8°C	13°C	251mm	288h
October	24.8°C	10.2°C	23mm	342h
November	24.1°C	9.5°C	6mm	313h
December	22.6°C	7.9°C	2mm	333h

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

Mexico is known for its cuisine, art, archaeology, history, pyramids, music, museums, haciendas, 9,600 km of shoreline, superb architecture, weather from snow-capped mountains in the Sierras to rainy jungles in the southeast and desert in the northwest, many golf courses and excellent fishing. Along with Chile, Colombia, and Peru, this once-poor nation is one of the Pacific Pumas, seeing significant economic growth and improved infrastructure during the 21st century.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila
Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque
Calakmul
Calakmul Biosphere Reserve
Casa de la Corregidora
Casas Grandes
Chichen Itza
Church of Santo Domingo, Puebla
Ciudad Universitaria
El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

Upcoming public holidays

November 16, 2026Día de la Revolución

December 25, 2026Navidad

January 1, 2027Año Nuevo

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