Burkina Faso
Canada
Canada visa for citizens of Burkina Faso
Entry requirement
Canada requires citizens of Burkina Faso to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at canadainternational.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
Canada’s tourist visa costs CA$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Burkina Faso
- Embassy of Canada in Ouagadougou
318 Professeur Joseph KIZERBO avenue, Ouagadougou 01
Canada has 1 mission in Burkina Faso, with its embassy in Ouagadougou.
Canadian citizens travelling to Burkina Faso
CanadaBurkina Faso e-Visa Burkina Faso visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Burkina Faso to Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Burkina Faso can stay in Canada
How long citizens of Burkina Faso may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Burkina Faso apply
In Burkina Faso, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Ouagadougou, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for citizens of Burkina Faso
The United States requires citizens of Burkina Faso to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso requires a visa from Canadian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Canada?
Canada requires citizens of Burkina Faso to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Canadian embassy in Burkina Faso?
The Canadian embassy in Burkina Faso is in Ouagadougou.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso requires a visa from Canadian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of Burkina Faso enter Canada visa-free?
No; citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.
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.