Burkina Faso
France
France visa for citizens of Burkina Faso
Entry requirement
Citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at bf.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
France’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Burkina Faso
- Embassy of France in Ouagadougou
Avenue de l’indépendance, Rue de l’Hospitalité BP 504 Ouagadougou 01, Quartier Koulouba, Ouagadougou
France has 1 mission in Burkina Faso, with its embassy in Ouagadougou.
France: visa decisions in Burkina Faso
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6,008 | 4,669 | 1,284 | 21.5% | 20.6% |
| 2024 | 1,909 | 1,714 | 143 | 7.7% | 37.8% |
| 2025 | 2,912 | 2,684 | 182 | 6.3% | 33.2% |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou) received 2,912 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 2,684. 6.3% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 7.7%. Applications rose by 53% compared with 2024 (1,909).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 19.0% of the applications lodged in Burkina Faso that year. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. France was the 2nd 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
French citizens travelling to Burkina Faso
FranceBurkina Faso e-Visa Burkina Faso visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- 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.
For a trip from Burkina Faso to France, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 3 November 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of Burkina Faso can stay in France
How long citizens of Burkina Faso may stay in France 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 French embassy in Ouagadougou, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets citizens of Burkina Faso travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for citizens of Burkina Faso
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require citizens of Burkina Faso to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso requires a visa from French citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for France?
Citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Where is the French embassy in Burkina Faso?
The French embassy in Burkina Faso is in Ouagadougou.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso requires a visa from French citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of Burkina Faso enter France visa-free?
No; citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for France 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.