Burkina Faso
Italy
Italy visa for citizens of Burkina Faso
Entry requirement
Citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambabidjan.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
For the tourist visa, Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Burkina Faso
- Embassy of Italy in Ouagadougou
01 BP 675 Ouagadougou 01 Ouaga 2000, Secteur 52, Porte 50, Rue 15.610 Arrondissement n°12, Ouagadougou
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Ouagadougou
Console Onorario Aline Giglio 01 BP 4436 OUAGADOUGOU 01, Ouagadougou
All missions of Italy in Burkina Faso
Italy has 2 missions in Burkina Faso, with its embassy in Ouagadougou. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Ouagadougou.
Italian citizens travelling to Burkina Faso
ItalyBurkina Faso e-Visa Burkina Faso visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- 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 Italy can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of Burkina Faso can stay in Italy
How long citizens of Burkina Faso may stay in Italy 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 Italian embassy in Ouagadougou, or to a visa centre acting for Italy; fees, documents and processing times are published by Italy.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets citizens of Burkina Faso travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for citizens of Burkina Faso
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require citizens of Burkina Faso to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Burkina Faso
Italian citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Italy?
Citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
Where is the Italian embassy in Burkina Faso?
The Italian embassy in Burkina Faso is in Ouagadougou.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Italian citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of Burkina Faso enter Italy visa-free?
No; citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Italy 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.