Laos
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Lao citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Burkina Faso visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
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.
Where to apply in Laos
Burkina Faso has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Citizens of Burkina Faso travelling to Laos
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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 Laos 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Burkina Faso
How long Lao citizens may stay in Burkina Faso is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
The e-Visa for Burkina Faso is applied for online on its official government portal; Lao citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Burkina Faso’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Niger, Ghana and Mali require Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of Burkina Faso travelling to Laos
Laos issues citizens of Burkina Faso a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Lao citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Burkina Faso in Laos?
No. Burkina Faso has no embassy in Laos.
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 Laos?
Laos issues citizens of Burkina Faso a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Lao citizens enter Burkina Faso visa-free?
No; Lao 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.