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Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
US 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 · Confirm at burkina-usa.org
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 the United States
- Embassy of Burkina Faso in Washington D.C.
Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 2340, 20008 Washington
Burkina Faso has 1 mission in the United States, with its embassy in Washington D.C.
Citizens of Burkina Faso travelling to the United States
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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.
US 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 US citizens can stay in Burkina Faso
How long US citizens may stay in Burkina Faso is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How US citizens apply
The e-Visa for Burkina Faso is applied for online on its official government portal; US citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Burkina Faso’s neighbours for US citizens
Niger, Ghana and Mali require US citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of Burkina Faso travelling to the United States
Citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
US citizens need an e-Visa for Burkina Faso, applied for online before travel.
Where is the embassy of Burkina Faso in the United States?
The embassy of Burkina Faso in the United States is in Washington D.C.
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 United States?
Citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Can US citizens enter Burkina Faso visa-free?
No; US 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.