The short-stay eVisa allows a maximum stay of up to 90 days.

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United Kingdom to Burkina Faso visa requirements

Q: Is the eVisa the official government visa?

Yes. The Burkina Faso government operates the eVisa portal at visaburkina.bf (applications via applicant.visaburkina.bf). Many third-party sites charge extra service fees.

Q: Do I really need a yellow fever vaccination?

Yes, it is mandatory. You must show a valid international yellow fever certificate at the border, and it is also needed for the visa application.

Q: Is Burkina Faso in the Schengen area?

No. It is in West Africa, so Schengen 90/180 rules and ETIAS do not apply. You need a Burkina Faso visa.

Q: How long does the eVisa take?

Decisions are typically returned within about 72 hours to five business days, but apply at least a few weeks ahead to be safe.

UK ordinary passport holders need a visa for Burkina Faso. The recommended route is the official eVisa (short-stay) at visaburkina.bf, valid for stays up to 90 days. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory on arrival. Burkina Faso is not visa-free for British citizens and is not part of the Schengen area, so no 90/180 or ETIAS rules apply. A visa must be obtained before travel. The fastest and recommended channel is the government eVisa portal (visaburkina.bf), which issues a short-stay (court sejour) visa permitting a maximum stay of 90 days. Applications can also be lodged at the Embassy of Burkina Faso in Brussels, which handles UK-based applicants. The official short-stay government fee is 33,000 CFA francs for single entry and 55,000 CFA francs for multiple entry. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is compulsory for entry, and the passport must be valid for the full stay with at least two blank pages. Important: as of 2026 the UK FCDO advises against all travel to Burkina Faso due to the security and terrorism situation, which affects travel insurance and consular support.

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-stay / court sejour) - obtained online before travel

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days

per entry

Entries

Single or multiple entry (choose at application)

from issue date

Visa fee

33,000 CFA (single) / 55,000 CFA (multiple) government fee

consular fee only

Processing time

Approx. 72 hours to 5 business days

standard track

Validity

Visa validity up to 90 days

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm you need a visa

UK ordinary passport holders require a visa for Burkina Faso. There is no visa-free or visa-on-arrival channel; arrange it before you fly.

· Required· Before travel

/02

Get your yellow fever vaccination

A yellow fever vaccination is mandatory. Get vaccinated at least 10 days before travel and keep the international certificate (carte jaune) for both the visa application and border control.

· Mandatory· 10+ days ahead

/03

Apply on the official eVisa portal

Create an account at applicant.visaburkina.bf and complete the short-stay visa form with your passport, travel and accommodation details.

· visaburkina.bf· Online

/04

Upload documents and pay

Upload passport bio page, photo, yellow fever certificate and hotel reservation, then pay the government fee online by card.

· Card payment

/05

Receive and print the eVisa

Decision is typically returned within about 72 hours to a few business days. Download and print the approved PDF eVisa.

· 72h-5 days

/06

Carry documents at entry

Present the printed eVisa, valid passport (2 blank pages), yellow fever certificate and proof of onward travel at the border.

· At border

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredPassport valid for the full stay with at least 2 blank pages

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

required

RequiredApproved Burkina Faso eVisa (printed PDF)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredYellow fever vaccination certificate (carte jaune)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredRecent passport-size colour photo on white background

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

required

RequiredConfirmed hotel reservation / proof of accommodation

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredProof of onward or return travel

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredMeans to pay the government fee online (credit/debit card)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RecommendedSufficient funds for your stay

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

RecommendedTravel insurance (note FCDO advises against all travel)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RecommendedCopies of all documents stored separately

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RequiredOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesVisa Burkina - official government eVisa portal Visa Burkina - short-term visa fees UK FCDO - Burkina Faso entry requirements

Application link included: Visa Burkina - official government eVisa portal

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Short-stay eVisa - single entry (government fee)33,000 CFAApprox. 50 EUR / 43 GBP; up to 90 days

Short-stay eVisa - multiple entry (government fee)55,000 CFAApprox. 84 EUR / 72 GBP; up to 90 days

Yellow fever vaccinationVariesPaid to your travel clinic in the UK; mandatory

Optional service/agency feeVariesOnly if using a third-party agent instead of the official portal

Total estimate33,000 CFA (approx. 43 GBP) — 55,000 CFA (approx. 72 GBP)incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Official eVisa (visaburkina.bf)

Approx. 72 hours to 5 business days

Recommended channel: apply online, pay the government fee and receive a printable PDF eVisa.

Embassy of Burkina Faso, Brussels

Allow 1-2 weeks

Handles UK-based applicants; useful for longer-stay or multiple-entry visas requiring the physical passport.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Not visa-exempt

British citizens are not on Burkina Faso's visa-waiver list and there is no visa-on-arrival for UK travellers, so a visa must be arranged in advance.

High

/02

Yellow fever requirement

Entry is refused without a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate.

High

/03

Not Schengen

Burkina Faso is in West Africa and not part of the Schengen area, so the 90/180 short-stay rule and ETIAS do not apply.

Medium

/04

FCDO travel advisory

The UK government advises against all travel to Burkina Faso due to terrorism and security risks, which voids most travel insurance.

Medium

/05

Passport condition

Passport must be valid for the stay with at least two blank pages, or entry can be refused.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30

United Kingdom to Burkina Faso route verified

Confirmed visa-required via official eVisa portal (visaburkina.bf) and UK FCDO entry-requirements guidance. Short-stay fees: 33,000 CFA single / 55,000 CFA multiple entry; yellow fever mandatory; FCDO advises against all travel.

/09 — The questions