Burkina Faso
Spain
Spain visa for citizens of Burkina Faso
Entry requirement
Citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Spain visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Spain visa?
Schengen visa (visado de estancia) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.
For the tourist visa, Spain’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Spain states it: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where citizens of Burkina Faso apply for a visa for Spain
Spain has no embassy or consulate in Burkina Faso on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Spain in Bamako705 km
Rue 260, Bamako
Spain looks after Burkina Faso from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Bamako, Mali (705 km from Ouagadougou) as the responsible post. Which post accepts applications from residents of Burkina Faso is decided by Spain, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Spanish citizens travelling to Burkina Faso
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Travel advice for Spain
- 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.
For a trip from Burkina Faso to Spain, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Spain at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Spain (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Spain (updated 2 November 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of Burkina Faso can stay in Spain
How long citizens of Burkina Faso may stay in Spain is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Burkina Faso apply
Spain has no embassy or career consulate in Burkina Faso. Citizens of Burkina Faso apply through a mission of Spain accredited to Burkina Faso from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Spain for visas; the official visa portal of Spain names the right place.
Spain and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Spain lets citizens of Burkina Faso travel in all Schengen states; apply to Spain when it is the main destination of the trip.
Spain’s neighbours for citizens of Burkina Faso
Andorra, Portugal and France require citizens of Burkina Faso to obtain a visa in advance.
Spanish citizens travelling to Burkina Faso
Spanish 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 Spain?
Citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Spain in Burkina Faso?
No. Spain has no embassy in Burkina Faso. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Bamako, Mali for Burkina Faso.
How much does the Spain tourist visa cost?
Spain’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Spanish citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of Burkina Faso enter Spain visa-free?
No; citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Spain 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.