South Africa
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
South African citizens need an e-Visa for Burkina Faso, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- 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.
Missions of Burkina Faso in South Africa
- Embassy of Burkina Faso in Pretoria
Justice Mahomed Street 767, 0181 Pretoria
Burkina Faso has 1 mission in South Africa, with its embassy in Pretoria.
Citizens of Burkina Faso travelling to South Africa
Burkina FasoSouth Africa Visa required South Africa 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 South Africa 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 South African citizens can stay in Burkina Faso
How long South African citizens may stay in Burkina Faso is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How South African citizens apply
The e-Visa for Burkina Faso is applied for online on its official government portal; South African citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Burkina Faso’s neighbours for South African citizens
Benin and Ghana admit South African citizens visa-free. Niger and Mali require South African citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of Burkina Faso travelling to South Africa
South Africa requires citizens of Burkina Faso to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
South African citizens need an e-Visa for Burkina Faso, applied for online before travel.
Where is the embassy of Burkina Faso in South Africa?
The embassy of Burkina Faso in South Africa is in Pretoria.
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 South Africa?
South Africa requires citizens of Burkina Faso to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can South African citizens enter Burkina Faso visa-free?
No; South African 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.