Central African Republic
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso visa for citizens of the Central African Republic
Entry requirement
Burkina Faso admits citizens of the Central African Republic without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Citizens of Burkina Faso travelling to the Central African Republic
Burkina FasoCentral African Republic Visa-free, 90 days Central African Republic visa for citizens of Burkina Faso
Travel advice for Burkina Faso
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole 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.
For a trip from the Central African Republic to Burkina Faso, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Burkina Faso at Level 4, do not travel (updated 3 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Burkina Faso (updated 26 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Burkina Faso (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of the Central African Republic can stay in Burkina Faso
Citizens of the Central African Republic may stay in Burkina Faso for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Burkina Faso.
Burkina Faso’s neighbours for citizens of the Central African Republic
Benin and Ivory Coast admit citizens of the Central African Republic visa-free. Niger and Mali require citizens of the Central African Republic to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of Burkina Faso travelling to the Central African Republic
No visa is needed by citizens of Burkina Faso for the Central African Republic, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between the Central African Republic and Burkina Faso.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso admits citizens of the Central African Republic without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can citizens of the Central African Republic stay in Burkina Faso?
Citizens of the Central African Republic can stay in Burkina Faso for up to 90 days.
Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for the Central African Republic?
No visa is needed by citizens of Burkina Faso for the Central African Republic, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of the Central African Republic enter Burkina Faso visa-free?
Yes, citizens of the Central African Republic can enter Burkina Faso without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.