Ireland visa for citizens of Burkina Faso

For the tourist visa, Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60, and applications are made on visas.inis.gov.ie. Processing time, as Ireland states it: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.

The nearest Irish missions to Ouagadougou are in Abuja, Nigeria (1,049 km from Ouagadougou), Monrovia, Liberia (1,219 km) and Freetown, Sierra Leone (1,354 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Burkina Faso is decided by Ireland, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

For a trip from Burkina Faso to Ireland, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Ireland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 19 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Ireland (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Ireland (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

How long citizens of Burkina Faso can stay in Ireland

How long citizens of Burkina Faso may stay in Ireland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of Burkina Faso apply

Ireland has no embassy or career consulate in Burkina Faso. Citizens of Burkina Faso apply through a mission of Ireland accredited to Burkina Faso from abroad; the official visa portal of Ireland names the right place.

Ireland’s neighbours for citizens of Burkina Faso

The United Kingdom requires citizens of Burkina Faso to obtain a visa in advance.

Irish citizens travelling to Burkina Faso

Irish citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.