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