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Saudi Arabia to Burkina Faso visa requirements

Q: How do I apply for the Burkina Faso eVisa?

Apply on the official government portal visaburkina.bf: complete the form, upload your passport, photo, and documents, pay the fee, and receive the eVisa by email. Avoid unofficial sites that add surcharges.

Q: Is visa-on-arrival available?

Not reliably. Burkina Faso now issues visas at the border only in exceptional circumstances, so you should arrange an eVisa in advance.

Q: Is a yellow fever vaccination required?

Yes. A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory to enter Burkina Faso and may be requested at immigration.

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

The short-stay eVisa typically permits up to 30 days per entry; longer-stay categories exist. Confirm the exact duration when applying.

Q: Does the Schengen 90/180 rule apply?

No. Burkina Faso is in West Africa and is not part of the Schengen area, so Schengen rules and ETIAS do not apply to this route.

A Saudi Arabian ordinary passport holder needs a visa for Burkina Faso. The most practical option for a short tourist visit is the official online eVisa, obtained in advance through the government portal visaburkina.bf before travel. Saudi Arabia is not on Burkina Faso's visa-exempt list (which is mainly limited to ECOWAS members and a small group of partner states), so an ordinary Saudi passport holder requires a visa for any tourist visit. Since the launch of the government eVisa portal (visaburkina.bf) on 17 August 2023, the eVisa is the recommended and most accessible channel: travelers apply online, pay the fee, upload documents, and receive an electronic authorization to present at the port of entry. Visa-on-arrival is no longer routinely granted and is now issued only in exceptional circumstances, so it should not be relied upon. Applicants can alternatively obtain a paper visa from a Burkina Faso diplomatic mission, but the online eVisa is faster for tourism. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry, and the passport must be valid at least six months. Burkina Faso is in West Africa and is not part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply. Fees and stay durations vary by source and visa category; the short-stay single-entry tourist eVisa typically permits up to 30-90 days, with the government fee for single entry around 94,000 CFA franc (roughly US$155-190).

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 visa) - tourist/short stay

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days per entry (short-stay category; longer categories available)

per entry

Entries

Single entry via eVisa (multiple-entry available via embassy)

from issue date

Visa fee

Approx. 94,000 CFA franc (~US$155-190) government fee, single entry

consular fee only

Processing time

About 3-5 business days

standard track

Validity

Valid for entry within 90 days of issue; stay up to 30 days

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm you need a visa

As a Saudi ordinary passport holder you are not visa-exempt for Burkina Faso. Plan to obtain an eVisa before departure; do not rely on visa-on-arrival.

· Verdict: eVisa· Apply before travel

/02

Prepare your documents

Scan your passport (valid 6+ months with a blank page), a recent passport photo, proof of accommodation/hotel booking, return ticket, and your yellow fever vaccination certificate.

· Yellow fever mandatory· 6 months passport validity

/03

Apply on the official portal

Go to the government eVisa site visaburkina.bf, choose the short-stay tourist category, and complete the online application form accurately.

· visaburkina.bf· Official portal only

/04

Pay the visa fee online

Pay the eVisa fee by card through the secure portal. Keep the payment confirmation and application reference number.

· Card payment· Save receipt

/05

Receive and print the eVisa

Wait for processing (about 3-5 business days). Once approved, download and print the eVisa approval to carry with you.

· ~3-5 business days· Print a copy

/06

Enter Burkina Faso

Present your printed eVisa, passport, and yellow fever certificate to immigration on arrival at Ouagadougou or another authorized entry point.

· Carry all originals· Show 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 at least 6 months beyond travel with a blank page

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

required

RequiredCompleted eVisa application on visaburkina.bf

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

required

RequiredRecent digital passport-size photograph

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

required

RequiredYellow fever vaccination certificate

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

required

RequiredProof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation)

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredReturn or onward flight ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredeVisa fee paid and payment confirmation saved

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

required

RequiredPrinted copy of approved eVisa

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

required

RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the stay

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

recommended

RecommendedTravel/medical insurance for the trip

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 Wikipedia - Visa policy of Burkina Faso U.S. State Department - Burkina Faso Reciprocity & Entry

Application link included: Visa Burkina - Official Government eVisa Portal

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

eVisa single-entry (short stay)~94,000 CFA (US$155-190)Government fee via official portal; varies by category

Multiple-entry visa (embassy)~122,000 CFA (US$245)Obtained from a Burkina Faso diplomatic mission

Yellow fever vaccinationVaries by clinicMandatory certificate; cost depends on provider in Saudi Arabia

Service/processing surcharge0-US$50Only if using a third-party agency; avoid by using official site

Total estimate~US$155 — ~US$245incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard eVisa processing

About 3-5 business days

Apply online via visaburkina.bf and receive electronic approval by email

Embassy/consular visa

5-10 business days

Paper visa from a Burkina Faso diplomatic mission; needed for multiple entry

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Saudi Arabia is not visa-exempt

Burkina Faso's visa-free list is mainly ECOWAS and select partner states; Saudi ordinary passports are not included.

High

/02

eVisa is the recommended channel

The government portal visaburkina.bf lets travelers apply online and avoids relying on discontinued visa-on-arrival.

High

/03

Visa-on-arrival no longer routine

Visas at the border are now issued only in exceptional cases, so pre-arranged eVisa is essential.

Medium

/04

Yellow fever certificate required

Proof of yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for entry and may be checked at the border.

High

/05

Not in Schengen area

Burkina Faso is in West Africa; Schengen 90/180 rules and ETIAS do not apply to this route.

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

Saudi Arabia to Burkina Faso route verified

Confirmed via the official Visa Burkina portal and visa-policy sources that Saudi ordinary passport holders are not visa-exempt and should use the online eVisa; visa-on-arrival is no longer routine.

/09 — The questions