Burkina Faso
Passports
Valid passport required
(minimum six month validity) by all except nationals of ECOWAS countries, when holding national identity cards.Visas
Required by all except:
(a) those mentioned under passport exemptions above, for up to 90 days;
(b) those persons continuing their journey within 24 hours to another country, provided holding onward tickets and the appropriate travel documents and not leaving the airport.Types of visa and cost
Tourist, Business and Transit: US$72 (three months); US$97 (six months). Visa costs vary with the exchange rate. Visitors should contact the nearest Embassy for up-to-date prices.Validity
Visas are valid for three, six and 12 months from the date of entry and permit multiple entry.Application to
Nearest Consulate (or Consular Section at Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information.Application requirements
(a) Valid passport. (b) Three application forms. (c) Three passport-size photos. (d) Fee, payable in cash or by postal order only. (e) For postal applications, arrangements must be made for the passport to be returned by a courier service. (f) Company letter if on business.(These requirements are subject to change depending on country applying from.) Working days required
Visas can be granted within one day if papers are in order at an additional cost. Normal waiting time 7-10 days.Temporary residence
Application to be made to the Central Government of Burkina Faso. Enquire at Consulate or Embassy for further information.
No Test Required
220 volts AC, 50Hz. Two-pin plugs are standard.
Ambassade du Burkina Faso in Belgium
16 Place Guy d’Arezzo, 1180 Brussels, Belgium
Tel: (2) 345 9912.
website: www.ambassadeduburkina.beBritish Honorary Consulate in the UK
St Nicholas Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 1EL
Tel: (020) 8710 6290.Embassy of Burkina Faso in the USA
2340 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 332 5577.
Website: www.burkinaembassy-usa.org
Most visits to Burkina Faso are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice: British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
