Senegal
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso visa for Senegalese citizens
Entry requirement
Senegalese citizens can enter Burkina Faso without a visa.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambaburkina-sn.org
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Citizens of Burkina Faso travelling to Senegal
Burkina FasoSenegal Visa-free, 90 days Senegal 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 Senegal 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 Senegalese citizens can stay in Burkina Faso
No maximum stay in Burkina Faso is given in the data for Senegalese citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
Burkina Faso’s neighbours for Senegalese citizens
Niger, Benin, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Togo and Mali admit Senegalese citizens visa-free.
Citizens of Burkina Faso travelling to Senegal
Citizens of Burkina Faso can visit Senegal without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Senegal and Burkina Faso.
Frequently asked questions
Do Senegalese citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Senegalese citizens can enter Burkina Faso without a visa.
Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Senegal?
Citizens of Burkina Faso can visit Senegal without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Senegalese citizens enter Burkina Faso visa-free?
Yes, Senegalese 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.