Gambia
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso visa for citizens of the Gambia
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Gambia can enter Burkina Faso without a visa.
- 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 Gambia
Burkina FasoGambia Visa-free, 90 days Gambia 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.
Citizens of the Gambia planning a trip to Burkina Faso can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 citizens of the Gambia can stay in Burkina Faso
No maximum stay in Burkina Faso is given in the data for citizens of the Gambia; the border officer sets it on entry.
Burkina Faso’s neighbours for citizens of the Gambia
Niger, Benin, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Togo and Mali admit citizens of the Gambia visa-free.
Citizens of Burkina Faso travelling to the Gambia
Citizens of Burkina Faso do not need a visa for the Gambia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between the Gambia and Burkina Faso.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Citizens of the Gambia can enter Burkina Faso without a visa.
Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for the Gambia?
Citizens of Burkina Faso do not need a visa for the Gambia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can citizens of the Gambia enter Burkina Faso visa-free?
Yes, citizens of the Gambia can enter Burkina Faso without a visa.
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.