Burkina Faso
Russia
Russia visa for citizens of Burkina Faso
Entry requirement
Citizens of Burkina Faso must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at burkina-faso.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to six months
- Processing time
- Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.
Processing time, as Russia states it: Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to six months.
Russian missions in Burkina Faso
- Embassy of Russia in Ouagadougou
Республика Буркина-Фасо, г. Уагадугу, квартал Уага 2000, 01 п/я 546, юго-западная сторона медицинского центра «Надежда», Ouagadougou
Russia has 1 mission in Burkina Faso, with its embassy in Ouagadougou.
Russian citizens travelling to Burkina Faso
RussiaBurkina Faso e-Visa Burkina Faso visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Russia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of Burkina Faso can stay in Russia
How long citizens of Burkina Faso may stay in Russia 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 Russian embassy in Ouagadougou, or to a visa centre acting for Russia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for citizens of Burkina Faso
China, Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia, Norway, Azerbaijan and North Korea require citizens of Burkina Faso to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso requires a visa from Russian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Russia?
Citizens of Burkina Faso must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.
Where is the Russian embassy in Burkina Faso?
The Russian embassy in Burkina Faso is in Ouagadougou.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso requires a visa from Russian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of Burkina Faso enter Russia visa-free?
No; citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Russia 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.