Assistance Fee
Burkina Faso e-Visa at a glance
- Government visa fee
- XOF 50,000–94,000 (~€75–145) by duration
- HolidaySG service fee
- S$65.00
- Processing time
- a few business days (apply at least ~1 week ahead)
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Visa required?
- Indian and most foreign passport holders
- Arrival card
- Arrival card
Do you need a visa to Burkina Faso?
Travellers from ECOWAS citizens; some African states. can generally enter Burkina Faso without a visa. Indian and most foreign passport holders
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from ECOWAS citizens; some African states. do not require a visa for Burkina Faso for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Burkina Faso e-Visa (Ministry of Security)) · Last verified 19 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Burkina Faso visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026e-Visa
Official fee: XOF 50,000–94,000 (~€75–145) by duration- Validity
- typically 90 days from issue
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Time to approval
- a few business days (apply at least ~1 week ahead)
- Processing time
- a few business days (apply at least ~1 week ahead)
- Where to apply
- official e-visa portal (visaburkina.bf)
Who needs it: Indian and most foreign passport holders
Visa-free: ECOWAS citizens; some African states.
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months with blank pages
- Passport-size photo (white background)
- Return/onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation or invitation
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
- Proof of sufficient funds
Arrival card: Arrival card
Extra charges: online payment/card fees
SECURITY: most governments advise against travel to much of the country — check advisories.
Source: Burkina Faso e-Visa (Ministry of Security) · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Visa on arrival
- Validity
- short stay
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Time to approval
- at arrival
- Processing time
- at arrival
- Where to apply
- airport (visa on arrival)
Who needs it: Indian and various foreign passport holders arriving at Ouagadougou airport
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
- Return/onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Who can apply
Burkina Faso visa requirements by nationality
Top 30 passports| Passport | Requirement | Max stay | Need help? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇬Singapore | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇲🇾Malaysia | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇮🇳India | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇨🇳China | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇯🇵Japan | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇦🇺Australia | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇺🇸United States | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇨🇦Canada | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇩🇪Germany | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇫🇷France | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇦🇪UAE | Visa-free | — | No visa needed |
| 🇵🇰Pakistan | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇧🇩Bangladesh | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇱🇰Sri Lanka | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇭🇰Hong Kong | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇹🇼Taiwan | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇷🇺Russia | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇳🇬Nigeria | Visa-free | — | No visa needed |
| 🇪🇬Egypt | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇲🇲Myanmar | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.
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