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Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso visa for Gabonese citizens
Entry requirement
Burkina Faso requires a visa from Gabonese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Burkina Faso visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambaburkina-ga.org
Which Burkina Faso visa?
Short-stay visa (eVisa / pre-visa): tourism, family visit, cooperation, express
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days, set according to the information given in the application
- Fee
- F CFA 66,000
- Processing time
- About 72 hours; express visa for urgent cases
All visa types for Burkina Faso
For the e-Visa, Burkina Faso’s official sources give a standard fee of F CFA 66,000, and applications are made on visaburkina.bf. Processing time, as Burkina Faso states it: About 72 hours; express visa for urgent cases. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Up to 90 days, set according to the information given in the application.
Missions of Burkina Faso in Gabon
- Embassy of Burkina Faso in Libreville
Avenue Paul MOUCKAMBI 657, Libreville
Burkina Faso has 1 mission in Gabon, with its embassy in Libreville.
Citizens of Burkina Faso travelling to Gabon
Burkina FasoGabon e-Visa Gabon 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.
Before travelling from Gabon to Burkina Faso, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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).
Good to know
How long Gabonese citizens can stay in Burkina Faso
How long Gabonese citizens may stay in Burkina Faso is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Gabonese citizens apply
The e-Visa for Burkina Faso is applied for online on its official government portal; Gabonese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Burkina Faso’s neighbours for Gabonese citizens
Benin admits Gabonese citizens visa-free. Niger and Mali require Gabonese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of Burkina Faso travelling to Gabon
Gabon requires a visa from citizens of Burkina Faso, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Gabon and Burkina Faso.
Frequently asked questions
Do Gabonese citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso requires a visa from Gabonese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the embassy of Burkina Faso in Gabon?
The embassy of Burkina Faso in Gabon is in Libreville.
How much does the Burkina Faso e-Visa cost?
Burkina Faso’s official sources give a standard fee of F CFA 66,000 for the e-Visa. Processing time: About 72 hours; express visa for urgent cases.
Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Gabon?
Gabon requires a visa from citizens of Burkina Faso, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Gabonese citizens enter Burkina Faso visa-free?
No; Gabonese citizens need an e-Visa for Burkina Faso.
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.