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Destination · Africa Burkina Faso visa requirements (2026)
Of 198 passports, 74 can travel to Burkina Faso without arranging a visa in advance. 124 can apply online for an e-Visa and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.
Who can visit Burkina Faso: passports by requirement
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Popular passports
| Passport | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
 United States | Visa on arrival | – |
 United Kingdom | Visa on arrival | – |
 India | e-Visa | – |
 Philippines | e-Visa | – |
 Nigeria | Visa-free | – |
 Pakistan | e-Visa | – |
 Canada | Visa on arrival | – |
 Australia | Visa on arrival | – |
 China | e-Visa | – |
 Germany | Visa on arrival | – |
Access by passport region
Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.
| Region | Passports | |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | 31/46 | |
| Asia | 5/50 | |
| Africa | 28/53 | |
| North America | 3/23 | |
| South America | 5/12 | |
| Oceania | 2/14 |
Passports that can enter Burkina Faso visa-free
19 passports
Passports that get a visa on arrival in Burkina Faso
55 passports-
Argentina - Australia
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Austria -
Belgium -
Brazil -
Bulgaria - Canada
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Chad -
Colombia -
Comoros -
Croatia -
Cuba -
Czech Republic -
Denmark -
Djibouti -
DR Congo -
Egypt -
Eritrea -
Estonia -
Finland -
France - Germany
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Greece -
Hong Kong -
Hungary -
Iceland -
Ireland -
Italy -
Kenya -
Latvia -
Libya -
Liechtenstein -
Lithuania -
Luxembourg -
Malta -
Netherlands -
New Zealand -
Norway -
Paraguay -
Poland -
Portugal -
Romania -
Sao Tome and Principe -
Slovakia -
Slovenia -
Somalia -
Spain -
Sweden -
Switzerland -
Taiwan -
Tunisia -
Turkey - United Kingdom
- United States
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Venezuela
Passports eligible for Burkina Faso e-Visa
124 passports-
Afghanistan -
Albania -
Algeria -
Andorra -
Angola -
Antigua and Barbuda -
Armenia -
Azerbaijan -
Bahamas -
Bahrain -
Bangladesh -
Barbados -
Belarus -
Belize -
Bhutan -
Bolivia -
Bosnia and Herzegovina -
Botswana -
Brunei -
Burundi -
Cambodia -
Cameroon -
Chile - China
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Costa Rica -
Cyprus -
Dominica -
Dominican Republic -
Ecuador -
El Salvador -
Equatorial Guinea -
Eswatini -
Ethiopia -
Fiji -
Gabon -
Georgia -
Grenada -
Guatemala -
Guyana -
Haiti -
Honduras - India
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Indonesia -
Iran -
Iraq -
Israel -
Jamaica -
Japan -
Jordan -
Kazakhstan -
Kiribati -
Kosovo -
Kuwait -
Kyrgyzstan -
Laos -
Lebanon -
Lesotho -
Macau -
Madagascar -
Malawi -
Malaysia -
Maldives -
Marshall Islands -
Mauritius -
Mexico -
Micronesia -
Moldova -
Monaco -
Mongolia -
Montenegro -
Mozambique -
Myanmar -
Namibia -
Nauru -
Nepal -
Nicaragua -
North Korea -
North Macedonia -
Oman - Pakistan
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Palau -
Palestine -
Panama -
Papua New Guinea -
Peru - Philippines
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Qatar -
Republic of the Congo -
Russia -
Rwanda -
Saint Kitts and Nevis -
Saint Lucia -
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -
Samoa -
San Marino -
Saudi Arabia -
Serbia -
Seychelles -
Solomon Islands -
South Africa -
South Korea -
South Sudan -
Sri Lanka -
Sudan -
Suriname -
Syria -
Tajikistan -
Tanzania -
Thailand -
Timor-Leste -
Tonga -
Trinidad and Tobago -
Turkmenistan -
Tuvalu -
Uganda -
Ukraine -
Uruguay -
Uzbekistan -
Vanuatu -
Vatican City -
Vietnam -
Yemen -
Zambia -
Zimbabwe
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Burkina Faso?
It depends on your passport. 19 passports can enter Burkina Faso visa-free, 55 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 124 can apply for an e-Visa online and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.
Which countries can enter Burkina Faso without a visa?
19 passports can enter Burkina Faso visa-free, including Benin, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast and others.
Does Burkina Faso offer an e-Visa?
Yes. Holders of 124 passports can apply for a visa to Burkina Faso online.
Holding a Burkina Faso passport? See where the Burkina Faso passport can travel visa-free.
Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Burkina Faso before you book.