Mauritania
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso visa for Mauritanian citizens
Entry requirement
Mauritanian citizens do not need a visa for Burkina Faso: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- 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 Mauritania
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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.
Mauritanian citizens 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 Mauritanian citizens can stay in Burkina Faso
Mauritanian citizens 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 Mauritanian citizens
Niger, Benin, Ivory Coast and Mali admit Mauritanian citizens visa-free.
Citizens of Burkina Faso travelling to Mauritania
Mauritania requires a visa from citizens of Burkina Faso, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Mauritanian citizens do not need a visa for Burkina Faso: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Mauritanian citizens stay in Burkina Faso?
Mauritanian citizens can stay in Burkina Faso for up to 90 days.
Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Mauritania?
Mauritania requires a visa from citizens of Burkina Faso, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Mauritanian citizens enter Burkina Faso visa-free?
Yes, Mauritanian citizens 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.