IndiaBurkina Faso: Visa required

IndiaBurkina Faso

Do India passport holders need a visa for Burkina Faso?

Visa required

Yes. India 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 of2026-10-21

Distance8,268 km, straight line (~10h 14m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Burkina Faso12 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Burkina Faso drives on the right, the opposite side to India. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near Burkina Faso

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Frequently asked questions

Do India passport holders need a visa for Burkina Faso?

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

How far is Burkina Faso from India?

About 8,268 km in a straight line, roughly ~10h 14m 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.

Does Burkina Faso drive on the same side of the road as India?

Burkina Faso drives on the right, the opposite side to India. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

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 India passport holders visit without a visa instead of Burkina Faso?

Liberia, Sierra Leone, Senegal, 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 India

India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the world's seventh-largest country by area and its most populous. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west, China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north, and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is near Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

CapitalNew Delhi

RegionSouthern Asia

Population1.5B

Area3,287,590 km²

CurrencyIndian rupee (1 USD ≈ 94.93 INR)

LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Tamil

Calling code+91

Drives on theleft

TimezoneKolkata (UTC+5:30)

Nearest airportIndira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), 15 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 102 / 108 / 112

UNESCO sites51

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$2,702 (2025)

Tourist arrivals17.9M (2019)

Climate in New Delhi

Warmest June, coolest January, driest October, sunniest October. Best time to visit: April, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for New Delhi, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	18.2°C	7.9°C	66mm	261h
February	22.2°C	10.1°C	34mm	285h
March	25.7°C	14.5°C	73mm	315h
April	33.4°C	20.2°C	11mm	331h
May	37.6°C	24.1°C	24mm	328h
June	37.1°C	27.2°C	9mm	337h
July	34.8°C	27°C	111mm	329h
August	32.4°C	26.4°C	191mm	288h
September	34.2°C	25.5°C	50mm	333h
October	32.5°C	18.2°C	0mm	339h
November	26°C	12.3°C	16mm	298h
December	21.8°C	8.6°C	1mm	299h

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

India, the largest country in South Asia, is one of the world's oldest civilisations with staggering cultural diversity. Once revered as 'the golden bird', India's cultural heritage is a rich amalgam of the past and present. The most populous nation in the world, India offers the traveller a view of fascinating religions, a smorgasbord of languages, diverse food, and architectural masterpieces that were built millennia ago and remain intact today.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Agra Fort
Ajanta Caves
Bhimbetka rock shelters
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
Charaideo deoshal
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
Churches and Convents of Goa
Dhal ni Pol
Dholavira
Elephanta Caves

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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 ≈ 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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