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Japan visa for citizens of Burkina Faso

Visa required

Citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at bf.emb-japan.go.jp

Which Japan visa?

Temporary Visitor (short-term stay: tourism, business, visits)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer
Processing time
About one week for a complete visa application

Apply on Visit Japan Web (Digital Agency)

All visa types for Japan

Japan’s official site for the tourist visa is services.digital.go.jp. Processing time, as Japan states it: About one week for a complete visa application. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer.

Japanese missions in Burkina Faso

Japan has 1 mission in Burkina Faso, with its embassy in Ouagadougou.

Japanese citizens travelling to Burkina Faso

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Travel advice for Japan

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)

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 Japan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Japan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Japan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Japan (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long citizens of Burkina Faso can stay in Japan

How long citizens of Burkina Faso may stay in Japan 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 Japanese embassy in Ouagadougou, or to a visa centre acting for Japan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Japan.

Japanese citizens travelling to Burkina Faso

Japanese citizens need an e-Visa for Burkina Faso, applied for online before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Japan?

Citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.

Where is the Japanese embassy in Burkina Faso?

The Japanese embassy in Burkina Faso is in Ouagadougou.

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?

Japanese citizens need an e-Visa for Burkina Faso, applied for online before travel.

Can citizens of Burkina Faso enter Japan visa-free?

No; citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Japan 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.