Burkina Faso tourist visa

Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry or an exceptional visa on arrival must obtain a visa before travelling. Citizens of all ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) member states, the Central African Republic, Hong Kong, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates can visit without a visa. Some official passport holders also qualify.

There are 4 options: Visa-free entry (no visa at all); Visa from an embassy or consulate (a visa from an embassy); e-Visa (online visa) (an online visa); Visa-free entry with certain official passports (no visa at all).

Citizens of all ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) member states, the Central African Republic, Hong Kong, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates qualify. Holders of diplomatic, official or service passports issued to citizens of Brazil, China, Congo, Cuba, Russia, Taiwan or Turkey qualify. Chinese passport holders whose passports are marked "for public affairs" also qualify.

Yes: e-Visa (online visa). Visitors from countries that are not visa-exempt can apply online. United States nationals are refused entry.

United States nationals are refused entry.

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Burkina Faso visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

On Burkina Faso's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.