Republic of the Congo
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso visa for citizens of the Republic of the Congo
Entry requirement
Burkina Faso requires a visa from citizens of the Republic of the Congo, available 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 Republic of the Congo
Burkina Faso has no embassy or consulate in Republic of the Congo on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Citizens of Burkina Faso travelling to the Republic of the Congo
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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.
For a trip from the Republic of the Congo to Burkina Faso, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Republic of the Congo can stay in Burkina Faso
How long citizens of the Republic of the Congo may stay in Burkina Faso is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Republic of the Congo apply
The e-Visa for Burkina Faso is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of the Republic of the Congo carry the approval when they travel.
Burkina Faso’s neighbours for citizens of the Republic of the Congo
Benin and Ivory Coast admit citizens of the Republic of the Congo visa-free. Niger and Mali require citizens of the Republic of the Congo to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of Burkina Faso travelling to the Republic of the Congo
The Republic of the Congo issues citizens of Burkina Faso a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso requires a visa from citizens of the Republic of the Congo, available online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Burkina Faso in the Republic of the Congo?
No. Burkina Faso has no embassy in the Republic of the Congo.
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 the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo issues citizens of Burkina Faso a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can citizens of the Republic of the Congo enter Burkina Faso visa-free?
No; citizens of the Republic of the Congo 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.