🇵🇭Philippines

🇧🇫Burkina FasoPH-BF

Philippines to Burkina Faso visa requirements

Q: Is visa on arrival available for Filipinos?

Not reliably. Visa on arrival is now issued only in exceptional circumstances, so you should obtain an eVisa online before departure.

Q: How much does the Burkina Faso eVisa cost?

The official government fee is 33,000 F CFA for single entry and 55,000 F CFA for multiple entry (roughly 50-84 EUR). Third-party agents charge extra service fees.

Q: How long can I stay on the eVisa?

The short-term visa allows a stay of up to 90 days within its validity period.

Q: Do I need a yellow fever vaccination?

Yes. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory to enter Burkina Faso and is checked on arrival.

Q: Where is the official application portal?

Apply at the government Visa Burkina portal at visaburkina.bf (applicant.visaburkina.bf). Avoid unofficial sites that add markups.

Philippine ordinary passport holders need a visa for Burkina Faso. There is no visa-free or reliable visa-on-arrival channel; the standard route is the official eVisa applied for online before travel at visaburkina.bf, valid for a short stay of up to 90 days. Burkina Faso is not in the Schengen area and has no visa-waiver or mutual visa-free agreement with the Philippines. Citizens of the Philippines are not on Burkina Faso's short list of visa-exempt nationalities (mainly ECOWAS states plus a handful of others). Since the eVisa portal launched on 17 August 2023, the government's standard and recommended channel for non-exempt travelers is the official online eVisa at visaburkina.bf, which must be obtained before departure and printed for presentation at boarding and on arrival. Visa on arrival is now issued only in exceptional circumstances and should not be relied upon. The eVisa permits a short stay of up to 90 days and is available as single-entry (33,000 F CFA) or multiple-entry (55,000 F CFA). A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry, the passport must be valid at least six months with two blank pages, and proof of accommodation plus a return ticket are expected. Travelers should also note Burkina Faso's elevated security situation and check their own government travel advisories before booking.

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 (electronic short-term visa) applied for online before travel

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days

per entry

Entries

Single entry or multiple entry (selectable)

from issue date

Visa fee

33,000 F CFA single entry; 55,000 F CFA multiple entry (government fee)

consular fee only

Processing time

Around 3-7 business days; apply at least 5 days before travel

standard track

Validity

Short-stay visa valid for a period not exceeding 90 days

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm you need an eVisa

Philippine ordinary passport holders are not visa-exempt for Burkina Faso and cannot rely on visa on arrival, which is granted only in exceptional cases. Plan to obtain the eVisa online before you travel.

· eVisa required· Apply before departure

/02

Prepare your documents

Scan your passport bio page (valid 6+ months, two blank pages), a recent white-background color photo, your yellow fever vaccination certificate, proof of accommodation, and a return/onward ticket.

· Digital scans· Yellow fever certificate

/03

Create an application on the official portal

Go to the official Visa Burkina portal at applicant.visaburkina.bf, create an account, and start a short-term (tourism) visa application. Avoid third-party agents that add markups.

· visaburkina.bf· Short-term / tourism

/04

Complete the form and pay the fee

Fill in personal, travel, and accommodation details, select single or multiple entry, upload documents, and pay the government fee online by card.

· Pay online· Select entry type

/05

Wait for ministerial approval

Applications are reviewed and the approved eVisa is emailed after ministerial approval. Apply at least 5 days before travel; allow longer for multiple-entry requests.

· Email delivery· Allow 3-7 days

/06

Print and carry the eVisa

Print the approved eVisa and present it when boarding and on arrival in Burkina Faso, together with your passport and yellow fever certificate.

· Print copy· Show at boarding & entry

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredPassport valid at least 6 months beyond arrival

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

required

RequiredAt least two blank passport pages

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

required

RequiredApproved Burkina Faso eVisa (printed copy)

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

required

RequiredYellow fever vaccination certificate

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

required

RequiredRecent color passport photo (white background)

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

required

RequiredProof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation)

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RecommendedReturn or onward air ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the stay

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

recommended

RecommendedTravel/health insurance for the trip

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

recommended

RecommendedCheck home-country travel advisory (security situation)

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 eVisa Portal (Home)Visa Burkina - Short-term visa (fees & rules)Visa policy of Burkina Faso - Wikipedia

Application link included: Visa Burkina - Official eVisa Portal (Home)

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

eVisa - single entry (government fee)33,000 F CFAApprox. 50 EUR / 56 USD; one entry, stay up to 90 days

eVisa - multiple entry (government fee)55,000 F CFAApprox. 84 EUR / 93 USD; multiple entries within validity

Yellow fever vaccinationPHP 1,500-3,500Cost at an accredited clinic in the Philippines; mandatory certificate

Total estimate33,000 F CFA (~50 EUR) — 55,000 F CFA (~84 EUR) plus vaccination costincl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Official eVisa (online)

~3-7 business days

Apply at the government portal visaburkina.bf and pay the fee online; eVisa emailed after ministerial approval. Recommended channel.

Embassy/diplomatic mission

~1-2 weeks

Apply in person or by mail at a Burkina Faso diplomatic mission accredited to the Philippines (often via a regional embassy); useful if online application is unavailable.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Philippines is not visa-exempt

Burkina Faso waives visas only for a short list of nationalities (mainly ECOWAS members and a few others); the Philippines is not among them.

High

/02

Visa on arrival is unreliable

VOA is now issued only in exceptional circumstances, so travelers should secure an eVisa before departure.

High

/03

eVisa is the standard channel

Since the portal launched in August 2023, the government directs non-exempt travelers to apply online before travel.

High

/04

Yellow fever certificate is mandatory

Entry requires proof of yellow fever vaccination, which is checked at the border.

Medium

/05

Security situation

Burkina Faso has an elevated security risk; many governments advise against travel, affecting trip and insurance planning.

Medium

/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 · major

Philippines to Burkina Faso route verified

Confirmed via the official Visa Burkina portal and Wikipedia visa policy that Philippine ordinary passport holders are not visa-exempt and must obtain the eVisa online before travel; visa on arrival only in exceptional cases. Official short-term fees: 33,000 F CFA single / 55,000 F CFA multiple entry, stay up to 90 days.

/09 — The questions