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United Kingdom visa for citizens of Burkina Faso

Visa required

The United Kingdom requires citizens of Burkina Faso to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which United Kingdom visa?

Standard Visitor visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 6 months per visit
Fee
£135
Processing time
Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment

Apply on GOV.UK – Apply for a Standard Visitor visa

All visa types for the United Kingdom

For the tourist visa, the United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135, and applications are made on gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.

Where citizens of Burkina Faso apply for a visa for the United Kingdom

United Kingdom 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.

Measured from Ouagadougou, British embassies and consulates are closest in Niamey, Niger (412 km), Bamako, Mali (699 km) and Accra, Ghana (770 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Burkina Faso is decided by the United Kingdom, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

British citizens travelling to Burkina Faso

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Travel advice for the United Kingdom

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • 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.

Before travelling from Burkina Faso to the United Kingdom, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long citizens of Burkina Faso can stay in the United Kingdom

How long citizens of Burkina Faso may stay in the United Kingdom is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of Burkina Faso apply

The United Kingdom has no embassy or career consulate in Burkina Faso. Citizens of Burkina Faso apply through a mission of the United Kingdom accredited to Burkina Faso from abroad; the official visa portal of the United Kingdom names the right place.

The United Kingdom’s neighbours for citizens of Burkina Faso

Ireland requires citizens of Burkina Faso to obtain a visa in advance.

British citizens travelling to Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso requires a visa from British citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for the United Kingdom?

The United Kingdom requires citizens of Burkina Faso to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of the United Kingdom in Burkina Faso?

No. The United Kingdom has no embassy in Burkina Faso. The nearest British embassy is in Niamey, Niger, 412 km from Ouagadougou.

How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?

The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.

Do British citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso requires a visa from British citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Can citizens of Burkina Faso enter the United Kingdom visa-free?

No; citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for the United Kingdom 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.