Burkina Faso
Denmark
Denmark visa for citizens of Burkina Faso
Entry requirement
Denmark requires citizens of Burkina Faso to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Denmark visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at burkinafaso.um.dk
Which Denmark visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Up to 15 days once the mission has registered the case, or up to 45 days if it is referred to the Danish Immigration Service; waiting times at individual missions can be much longer.
Apply on ApplyVisa – Danish online visa application (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Denmark’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is applyvisa.um.dk. Processing time, as Denmark states it: Up to 15 days once the mission has registered the case, or up to 45 days if it is referred to the Danish Immigration Service; waiting times at individual missions can be much longer. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Danish missions in Burkina Faso
- Embassy of Denmark in Ouagadougou
Avenue Professeur Joseph KI-ZERBO 316, Ouagadougou
Denmark has 1 mission in Burkina Faso, with its embassy in Ouagadougou.
Denmark: visa decisions in Burkina Faso
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 241 | 166 | 47 | 22.1% | 36.1% |
| 2024 | 362 | 208 | 118 | 36.2% | 26.4% |
| 2025 | 155 | 122 | 38 | 23.8% | 8.2% |
In 2025, Denmark’s embassy and consulates in Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou) received 155 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 122. The refusal rate was 23.8%. The refusal rate fell by 12.4 points from 36.2% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 57% compared with 2024 (362).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 19.0% of the applications lodged in Burkina Faso that year, from 6.3% at the consulates of France to 29.2% at those of Belgium. Denmark’s consulates worldwide refused 21.9%. Denmark was the 4th most applied-for Schengen state in Burkina Faso.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Burkina Faso, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Danish citizens travelling to Burkina Faso
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Travel advice for Denmark
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Citizens of Burkina Faso planning a trip to Denmark can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Denmark at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 16 September 2024), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Denmark (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Denmark (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Burkina Faso can stay in Denmark
How long citizens of Burkina Faso may stay in Denmark 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 Danish embassy in Ouagadougou, or to a visa centre acting for Denmark; fees, documents and processing times are published by Denmark.
Denmark and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Denmark lets citizens of Burkina Faso travel in all Schengen states; apply to Denmark when it is the main destination of the trip.
Denmark’s neighbours for citizens of Burkina Faso
Germany requires citizens of Burkina Faso to obtain a visa in advance.
Danish citizens travelling to Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso requires a visa from Danish citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Denmark?
Denmark requires citizens of Burkina Faso to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Danish embassy in Burkina Faso?
The Danish embassy in Burkina Faso is in Ouagadougou.
How much does the Denmark tourist visa cost?
Denmark’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Up to 15 days once the mission has registered the case, or up to 45 days if it is referred to the Danish Immigration Service; waiting times at individual missions can be much longer.
Do Danish citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso requires a visa from Danish citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of Burkina Faso enter Denmark visa-free?
No; citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Denmark 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.