What documents does a United States citizen need for a Burkina Faso visa?

- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date, with at least 2 blank pages - Completed online application through the official Burkina Faso e-visa portal - Digital passport-style photo uploaded during application - Scanned passport bio page - Proof of accommodation and return/onward ticket - Valid International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever (mandatory for entry) - Proof of sufficient funds may be requested

What types of visas can United States citizens get for Burkina Faso?

- Short-stay e-visa (tourism/business), single entry — valid for stays of up to 30-90 days depending on the category selected, fee approx. USD 90 - Longer-stay, work, or diplomatic visas must be arranged directly through a Burkina Faso embassy/consulate

How do United States citizens apply for a Burkina Faso visa?

- Apply through the official e-visa portal rather than third-party sites - Create an account and complete the application with passport and trip details - Upload your photo, passport scan, yellow fever certificate, and accommodation proof - Pay the approx. USD 90 fee online by credit card - Processing typically takes 3-5 business days; approval is sent by email as a PDF - Print the approval and present it with your passport and vaccination card on arrival

How much does a Burkina Faso visa cost for United States citizens?

- E-visa government fee: approx. USD 90 (varies by entry/stay category) - No separate agency fee when applying directly through the official portal - Standard processing: 3-5 business days - No official expedited service advertised — apply at least a week to 10 days before travel - Total estimated cost: USD 90-100 including card processing fees

What should United States citizens know before traveling to Burkina Faso?

- Get your yellow fever vaccination at least 10 days before travel, since it's checked on arrival - Double-check all passport and personal details before submitting — errors are a common cause of delay - Apply with extra lead time given the security situation in parts of the country may affect processing and travel advisories - Keep printed and digital copies of your e-visa approval and vaccination certificate - There is no resident US Embassy in Ouagadougou providing full services at all times — check current State Department travel advisories and register your trip through the STEP program before departure

Burkina Faso Visa for United States Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

US citizens need an e-visa for Burkina Faso — apply online at the official e-visa portal; fee around USD 90, processing 3-5 business days.

Guide last updated October 1, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date, with at least 2 blank pages
Completed online application through the official Burkina Faso e-visa portal
Digital passport-style photo uploaded during application
Scanned passport bio page
Proof of accommodation and return/onward ticket
Valid International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever (mandatory for entry)
Proof of sufficient funds may be requested

Visa types

Short-stay e-visa (tourism/business), single entry — valid for stays of up to 30-90 days depending on the category selected, fee approx. USD 90
Longer-stay, work, or diplomatic visas must be arranged directly through a Burkina Faso embassy/consulate

How to apply online

Apply through the official e-visa portal rather than third-party sites
Create an account and complete the application with passport and trip details
Upload your photo, passport scan, yellow fever certificate, and accommodation proof
Pay the approx. USD 90 fee online by credit card
Processing typically takes 3-5 business days; approval is sent by email as a PDF
Print the approval and present it with your passport and vaccination card on arrival

Fees & processing time

E-visa government fee: approx. USD 90 (varies by entry/stay category)
No separate agency fee when applying directly through the official portal
Standard processing: 3-5 business days
No official expedited service advertised — apply at least a week to 10 days before travel
Total estimated cost: USD 90-100 including card processing fees

Tips for United States travelers

Get your yellow fever vaccination at least 10 days before travel, since it's checked on arrival
Double-check all passport and personal details before submitting — errors are a common cause of delay
Apply with extra lead time given the security situation in parts of the country may affect processing and travel advisories
Keep printed and digital copies of your e-visa approval and vaccination certificate
There is no resident US Embassy in Ouagadougou providing full services at all times — check current State Department travel advisories and register your trip through the STEP program before departure

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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