Visa Requirements

Tourist Visa

  1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Burkina Faso, and contain at least one blank visa page.
  2. Two (2) fully completed and signed Burkina Faso Visa Applications
  3. Two (2) passport photographs
  4. Copy of round trip airline tickets or itinerary, or letter of confirmation from travel agent.
  5. International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever

Business Visa

  1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Burkina Faso, and contain at least one blank visa page.
  2. Two (2) fully completed and signed Burkina Faso Visa Applications
  3. Two (2) passport photographs
  4. Copy of round trip airline tickets or itinerary, or letter of confirmation from travel agent.
  5. A business letter of introduction and financial responsibility is required to be typed on your company letterhead and addressed to: Embassy of Burkina Faso, Visa Section, Washington, DC. This letter must be signed by a company officer other than the traveler, and should:
    1. state the nature of business to be performed;
    2. include the name and address of the company to be visited;
    3. guarantee sufficient financial support during visit; and
    4. guarantee return transportation to the US for the applicant.
    5. International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever

Fees

In addition to the standard Iratex fees, the following consular fees apply: $25.00 Per visa

Visa Information

The Burkina Faso tourist or business visa is usually valid for three months from date issued, for a stay not to exceed 90 days.

Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is not required at time of visa issuance, however the Embassy of Burkina Faso advises that it must be presented upon arrival.

Special requirements exist for US Official and Diplomatic passport holders.

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