Benin
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
Beninese citizens do not need a visa to travel to Burkina Faso.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Citizens of Burkina Faso travelling to Benin
Burkina FasoBenin Visa-free, 90 days Benin visa for citizens of Burkina Faso
Travel advice for Burkina Faso
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Beninese citizens planning a trip to Burkina Faso can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Burkina Faso at Level 4, do not travel (updated 3 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Burkina Faso (updated 26 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Burkina Faso (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Beninese citizens can stay in Burkina Faso
No maximum stay in Burkina Faso is given in the data for Beninese citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
Burkina Faso’s neighbours for Beninese citizens
Niger, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Togo and Mali admit Beninese citizens visa-free.
Citizens of Burkina Faso travelling to Benin
Benin admits citizens of Burkina Faso without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Benin and Burkina Faso.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Beninese citizens do not need a visa to travel to Burkina Faso.
Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Benin?
Benin admits citizens of Burkina Faso without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Beninese citizens enter Burkina Faso visa-free?
Yes, Beninese citizens can enter Burkina Faso without a visa.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.