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Spain to Burkina Faso visa requirements

Q: Can I get a visa on arrival in Burkina Faso?

Visa on arrival is now issued only in exceptional circumstances and is not reliable for tourists. Apply for the eVisa online before you travel.

Q: How long can I stay on the tourist eVisa?

The short-term tourist visa allows a stay of up to 90 days and can be issued for single or multiple entries.

Q: Is a yellow fever vaccination required?

Yes. An International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever is mandatory for entry to Burkina Faso and may be required to obtain the eVisa.

Q: How much does the eVisa cost and how long does it take?

The government fee is 33,000 F CFA (about EUR 50) for single entry and 55,000 F CFA (about EUR 84) for multiple entry. Processing typically takes about 3 to 9 working days.

Q: Where should I apply to avoid scams?

Apply only on the official government portal at visaburkina.bf. Third-party agencies charge extra service fees and are not necessary.

Spanish ordinary passport holders need a visa for Burkina Faso. The recommended option is the official eVisa (short-term tourist visa), applied for online before travel at visaburkina.bf, allowing a stay of up to 90 days. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry. Burkina Faso is not in the Schengen area and does not waive visas for Spanish citizens, so a Spain (ES) ordinary passport holder must hold a valid visa before or upon arrival. Since the launch of the official eVisa portal on 17 August 2023, the e-Visa (short-term/tourist visa) is the standard and recommended channel: applications are completed and paid for online at visaburkina.bf, and the approved visa is delivered by email for printing. The short-term visa is valid for a maximum of 90 days and is offered as single-entry (33,000 F CFA) or multiple-entry (55,000 F CFA). Visa on arrival exists only in exceptional circumstances and should not be relied upon by ordinary tourists. The passport must be valid at least six months with two blank pages, and an International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever is mandatory. Travelers should also note that Burkina Faso has elevated security risks, and Spain's foreign ministry advises against travel to large parts of the country.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

eVisa (short-term tourist visa)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days

per entry

Entries

Single or multiple entry

from issue date

Visa fee

33,000 F CFA single / 55,000 F CFA multiple (approx. EUR 50 / EUR 84)

consular fee only

Processing time

Approx. 3-9 working days

standard track

Validity

Up to 90 days from issue

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm eligibility and documents

Check that your Spanish passport is valid for at least six months beyond your entry date and has at least two blank pages. Obtain an International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever, which is mandatory.

· Passport 6+ months· Yellow fever certificate

/02

Create an account on the official portal

Go to the official government eVisa site at visaburkina.bf and start a new application via the applicant portal (applicant.visaburkina.bf). Avoid unofficial third-party agents to prevent overpaying.

· visaburkina.bf· Official only

/03

Complete the application and upload documents

Fill in personal and travel details, then upload a passport scan, a recent passport-size color photo on white background, your yellow fever certificate, and proof of accommodation (hotel booking).

· Photo· Hotel booking

/04

Select visa type and pay the fee

Choose single-entry or multiple-entry short-term visa (up to 90 days) and pay the government fee online by card.

· Single/multiple· Card payment

/05

Wait for processing and receive the eVisa

Allow several working days (roughly 3-9). The approved eVisa is sent to you by email as a PDF.

· 3-9 working days· Email delivery

/06

Print and travel

Print the eVisa and carry it with your passport, yellow fever certificate, and accommodation proof. Present them at the border on arrival.

· Carry printout· Show at border

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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Visa typeTravel date

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RequiredSpanish passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredCompleted eVisa application on visaburkina.bf