# Do United States passport holders need a visa for Burkina Faso?

## Answer
Entry to Burkina Faso is generally not permitted for United States passport holders under current policy.

- Requirement: Not admitted
- Maximum stay: Length of stay varies
- Scope: Tourism, ordinary passport
- Action before travel: Yes, arrange in advance
- Data confidence: needs_review

## Context
Entry is generally not permitted on this passport under current policy.

U.S. Virgin Islands does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a United States passport.

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

- Distance between capitals: 6,796 km, straight line (~8h 30m nonstop)
- Visa-free access context: 12 of 242 nationalities tracked

## Sources and freshness
- Canonical URL: https://visafreemap.com/visa/u-s-virgin-islands/burkina-faso/
- Data as of: 2026-10-19
- Official source: [travel.yahoo.com](https://travel.yahoo.com/news/articles/7-countries-could-soon-ban-121015634.html) (checked September 12, 2026)

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.

## Frequently asked questions
### Do United States passport holders need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Entry to Burkina Faso is generally not permitted for United States passport holders under current policy.

### How far is Burkina Faso from U.S. Virgin Islands?
About 6,796 km in a straight line, roughly ~8h 30m 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 U.S. Virgin Islands?
Burkina Faso drives on the right, the opposite side to U.S. Virgin Islands. 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 United States passport holders visit without a visa instead of Burkina Faso?
Liberia, Sierra Leone, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Cape Verde.


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