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Burkina Faso passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Burkina Faso passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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30Visa-free
42eVisa
25Visa on arrival
101Visa required

Burkina Faso passport at a glance

With a Burkina Faso passport you can enter 30 destinations visa-free and 25 with a visa on arrival, so 55 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 42 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 101 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Burkina Faso

Do Burkina Faso passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Burkina Faso passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaVisa required
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Burkina Faso passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa2011157
Asia481722
Europe00243
North America42512
Oceania1328
South America1119

Longest visa-free stays

Where Burkina Faso passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 30
eVisa 42
Visa on arrival 25
Visa required 101

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Burkina Faso passport holders visit without a visa?

Burkina Faso passport holders can visit 30 destinations visa-free, including Singapore, Morocco, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Ghana and others. Adding the 25 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 55 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Burkina Faso passport holders?

25 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Burkina Faso passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Tanzania, Mauritius, Bolivia, Macau, Burundi and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Burkina Faso passport holders travel with an eVisa?

42 destinations let Burkina Faso passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Vietnam, Qatar and others.

Do Burkina Faso passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Burkina Faso passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

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

Burkina Faso passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Burkina Faso passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Burkina Faso passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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