Burkina Faso
United States
United States visa for citizens of Burkina Faso
Entry requirement
Citizens of Burkina Faso must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at bf.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
For the tourist visa, the United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
US missions in Burkina Faso
- Embassy of the United States in Ouagadougou
Avenue Ousmane Sembène, Ouagadougou
The United States has 1 mission in Burkina Faso, with its embassy in Ouagadougou.
US visas issued to citizens of Burkina Faso
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 2,495 | 1,843 |
| Student (F, M) | 196 | 105 |
| Exchange (J) | 81 | 61 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 22 | 29 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 11 | 10 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 233 | 250 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 28 | 30 |
| Total | 3,066 | 2,328 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | – | 71.3% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 2,328 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Burkina Faso, the 138th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 79%, diplomatic and official visas 11% and student visas 5%. That is 24% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (3,066).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Burkina Faso received 144, 88% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 71.3% for citizens of Burkina Faso in fiscal year 2025. The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Burkina Faso anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Burkina Faso.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Burkina Faso
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Travel advice for the United States
- 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.
Citizens of Burkina Faso planning a trip to the United States can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of Burkina Faso can stay in the United States
How long citizens of Burkina Faso may stay in the United States 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 US embassy in Ouagadougou, or to a visa centre acting for the United States; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United States.
The United States’ neighbours for citizens of Burkina Faso
Canada and Mexico require citizens of Burkina Faso to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Burkina Faso
US 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 the United States?
Citizens of Burkina Faso must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Where is the US embassy in Burkina Faso?
The US embassy in Burkina Faso is in Ouagadougou.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
US citizens need an e-Visa for Burkina Faso, applied for online before travel.
Can citizens of Burkina Faso enter the United States visa-free?
No; citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for the United States 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.