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United States to Burkina Faso visa requirements

Q: Where do I apply for the eVisa?

Through the official government portal at visaburkina.bf. Avoid unofficial third-party sites that charge extra service fees.

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

The short-stay tourist visa allows a stay of up to 90 days, in single or multiple entry form.

Q: Is a yellow fever vaccination required?

Yes. A valid WHO yellow fever vaccination certificate (yellow card) is mandatory to enter Burkina Faso.

Q: Can I get a visa on arrival instead?

A visa on arrival exists but costs more (about 94,000 CFA for single entry) and is not guaranteed, so applying for the eVisa in advance is strongly recommended.

Q: Is it safe to travel to Burkina Faso?

The US Department of State maintains a high-level travel advisory due to terrorism, kidnapping, and crime. Check the latest advisory before booking.

US passport holders need a visa to enter Burkina Faso, and since 1 February 2023 the standard route is a mandatory eVisa applied for online before travel via the official portal (visaburkina.bf). A visa on arrival exists but is more expensive and not guaranteed. A US ordinary passport holder cannot enter Burkina Faso visa-free. The destination requires an electronic visa (eVisa), which became compulsory for all foreign visitors on 1 February 2023 and is applied for through the official government portal at visaburkina.bf. The short-stay tourist eVisa is valid for entry/stay of up to 90 days, available as single or multiple entry. The official government fee for the tourist category is 33,000 CFA francs (single entry) or 55,000 CFA francs (multiple entry); express processing is 104,500 CFA. Travelers complete a four-step online process (form, payment, decision, travel) and present the approved eVisa to board. A visa on arrival remains technically available but costs substantially more (roughly 94,000 CFA / about USD 190 single entry) and is not guaranteed, so advance eVisa is strongly recommended. A yellow fever vaccination certificate (WHO yellow card) is mandatory for entry. Note the US Department of State maintains a high-level travel advisory for Burkina Faso due to terrorism, kidnapping, and crime; the US Embassy in Ouagadougou has limited services. Passport must be valid with blank pages. This guidance is verified against the US Embassy in Burkina Faso, the official Visa Burkina portal, and the State Department reciprocity page as of 2026-05-30.

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, applied for online before travel)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days

per entry

Entries

Single or multiple entry

from issue date

Visa fee

33,000 CFA (single) / 55,000 CFA (multiple) tourist eVisa

consular fee only

Processing time

About 3-7 business days (express options available)

standard track

Validity

Short-stay visa validity up to 90 days

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm eligibility and documents

Ensure your US passport is valid with at least one blank page, and gather a digital passport bio-page scan, a passport-style photo, lodging details, and proof of yellow fever vaccination.

· Passport· Yellow card

/02

Open the official eVisa portal

Go to the official Burkina Faso eVisa site at visaburkina.bf and start a new application. Avoid third-party agencies that add markup.

· visaburkina.bf

/03

Complete the online application form

Fill in personal, passport, and travel details and select the tourist short-stay category (single or multiple entry).

· Tourist category

/04

Pay the visa fee online

Pay the government eVisa fee by card through the portal. The tourist eVisa is 33,000 CFA (single) or 55,000 CFA (multiple).

· Card payment

/05

Receive the decision and download the eVisa

Wait for the decision (typically a few business days), then download and print the approved eVisa confirmation.

· Print copy

/06

Travel and present documents at entry

Carry your printed eVisa, passport, and yellow fever certificate; present them to the airline at boarding and to immigration on arrival.

· Boarding· Immigration

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items

Personalized checklist

United States -> Burkina Faso · eVisa (electronic visa, applied for online before travel)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredUS passport valid for the duration of stay with a blank page

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 (WHO yellow card)

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

required

RequiredDigital passport bio-page scan for application

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

required

RequiredRecent passport-style digital photo

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

required

RequiredProof of accommodation / hotel reservation

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RecommendedReturn or onward travel ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RequiredPayment card for online visa fee

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

required

RecommendedReview current US State Department travel advisory

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

recommended

RecommendedTravel/medical insurance

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.

Official sourcesU.S. Embassy in Burkina Faso - Traveling to Burkina Faso Visa Burkina - Official eVisa Portal Visa Burkina - Short-term visa fees and rules

Application link included: Visa Burkina - Official eVisa Portal

Open link

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist eVisa - single entry33,000 CFAStandard official government fee, short stay up to 90 days

Tourist eVisa - multiple entry55,000 CFAOfficial fee for multiple-entry short-stay tourist visa

Express eVisa (single entry)104,500 CFAEmergency/expedited processing option

Visa on arrival - single entry94,000 CFAApprox. USD 190; not guaranteed, advance eVisa recommended

Total estimate33,000 CFA — 104,500 CFAincl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard eVisa

About 3-7 business days

Apply online via visaburkina.bf; recommended for most travelers to obtain the visa before departure

Express eVisa

24-72 hours

Expedited option for urgent/emergency travel at higher fee (104,500 CFA)

Visa on arrival

At port of entry

Available but more expensive (about 94,000 CFA) and not guaranteed; only as a fallback

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

No visa-free agreement

There is no visa-waiver between the US and Burkina Faso; all US visitors need a visa.

High

/02

Mandatory eVisa since Feb 2023

Burkina Faso made the eVisa compulsory for all foreign travelers from 1 February 2023.

High

/03

Yellow fever vaccination required

Entry requires a valid WHO yellow fever vaccination certificate.

High

/04

Tourism is a permitted eVisa purpose

Short-stay tourist visits qualify for the standard eVisa category.

Medium

/05

Security advisory affects travel

The US State Department maintains a high-level advisory, but it does not change the visa channel.

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

United States of America to Burkina Faso route verified

Confirmed eVisa requirement for US ordinary passport holders against the US Embassy in Burkina Faso, the official Visa Burkina portal, and the State Department reciprocity page. Tourist eVisa fee 33,000/55,000 CFA, stay up to 90 days, yellow fever certificate mandatory.

/09 — The questions