Burkina Faso
Nigeria
Nigeria visa for citizens of Burkina Faso
Entry requirement
Citizens of Burkina Faso can enter Nigeria without a visa.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ouagadougou.foreignaffairs.gov.ng
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Nigerian citizens travelling to Burkina Faso
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Travel advice for Nigeria
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- 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 Nigeria can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Nigeria at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 11 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Nigeria (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Nigeria (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Burkina Faso can stay in Nigeria
No maximum stay in Nigeria is given in the data for citizens of Burkina Faso; the border officer sets it on entry.
Nigeria’s neighbours for citizens of Burkina Faso
Chad, Niger and Benin admit citizens of Burkina Faso visa-free.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Burkina Faso
Nigerian citizens can enter Burkina Faso without a visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Burkina Faso and Nigeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Nigeria?
Citizens of Burkina Faso can enter Nigeria without a visa.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Nigerian citizens can enter Burkina Faso without a visa.
Can citizens of Burkina Faso enter Nigeria visa-free?
Yes, citizens of Burkina Faso can enter Nigeria without a visa.
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.