São Tomé and Príncipe
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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
Burkina Faso’s e-Visa costs F CFA 66,000 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is 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 São Tomé and Príncipe
Burkina Faso has no embassy or consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Citizens of Burkina Faso travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
Burkina FasoSão Tomé and Príncipe e-Visa São Tomé and Príncipe 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 São Tomé and Príncipe 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Burkina Faso
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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 São Tomé and Príncipe apply
The e-Visa for Burkina Faso is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe carry the approval when they travel.
Burkina Faso’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Benin and Ghana admit citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free. Niger and Mali require citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of Burkina Faso travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
Citizens of Burkina Faso need an e-Visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, applied for online before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between São Tomé and Príncipe and Burkina Faso.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Burkina Faso, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Burkina Faso in São Tomé and Príncipe?
No. Burkina Faso has no embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe.
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 São Tomé and Príncipe?
Citizens of Burkina Faso need an e-Visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, applied for online before travel.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Burkina Faso visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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.