Apply for your eVisa
Prepare your documents, submit your application, and check your approval before travel.
Prepare your application
Use the government eVisa application before travel; upload the required documents and follow the payment and decision instructions.
Submit through the official channel
Use Burkina Faso short-stay eVisa. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Getting started [1]
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Prepare your application
Use the government eVisa application before travel; upload the required documents and follow the payment and decision instructions.
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Submit through the official channel
Use Burkina Faso short-stay eVisa. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
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Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Already applied
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Keep your reference
Save your application reference, payment receipt and the email address used to apply.
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Follow up through your application channel
Check the official application service or responsible mission for a decision and any requests for information.
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Wait for the decision
A submitted application or payment receipt does not establish that a visa or authorisation has been granted.
Have approval
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Compare it with your passport
Check your name, passport number and the passport you will actually use to travel.
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Check dates and entries
Read the validity dates, permitted stay and number of entries. These are separate conditions.
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Prepare for the journey
Follow the official instructions for carrying or displaying your permission, and complete the entry checklist below.
Check your length of stay
Enter your arrival and departure dates to compare your stay with the permitted limit.
Travel preparation checklist
Check each item’s requirement level and the conditions that apply.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Burkina Faso arrival steps
Check the timing and conditions for each arrival step.
Burkina Faso travel information form
Complete the online form before each air arrival and departure, then save the QR code or digital form to present to the border officer.
Arrival guidanceOfficial reference [2]Entry conditions and exceptions
Check whether these rules affect your eligibility, application, or arrival.
Check the live tourist visa fee
The government’s French and English short-stay pages quote different tourist fees and photo counts. Use the amount and checklist shown for your actual product in the official portal before paying.
Official guidance [3]Before and during your visit to Burkina Faso
Check the medical certificate instruction
The migration service short-stay checklist also names a medical examination certificate and proof of stamp-duty payment. Ask the eVisa service how these are submitted for your case.
Keep the approved eVisa accessible
Your approved eVisa is sent by email. The guidance recommends printing it for boarding and arrival checks.
Burkina Faso travel essentials
- Capital
- Ouagadougou
- Currency
- XOF
- Calling code
- +226
Burkina Faso entry questions
Do citizens of Namibia need a visa for Burkina Faso?
For tourism in Burkina Faso, ordinary passport holders from Namibia need an eVisa before travel. The stay limit is 90 days per visit.
How long can I stay in Burkina Faso?
The short-visit limit is 90 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
Do I need to complete Burkina Faso travel information form?
Required for this route. Complete the online form before each air arrival and departure, then save the QR code or digital form to present to the border officer.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official visa and entry guidance
Confirm Burkina Faso’s requirements directly with government authorities.
Open Burkina Faso short-stay eVisa
Use the government eVisa application before travel; upload the required documents and follow the payment and decision instructions.
Open Burkina Faso travel information form
Read Burkina Faso’s official short-stay visa checklist
Compare the document list with the current eVisa application before submitting.
Open Burkina Faso short-stay eVisa
· Burkina Faso Ministry of Security — Migration DivisionUse the government eVisa application before travel; upload the required documents and follow the payment and decision instructions.
https://applicant.visaburkina.bf/- https://fichedevoyage.gov.bf/
Open Burkina Faso travel information form
· Burkina Faso Border Police Read Burkina Faso’s official short-stay visa checklist
· Burkina Faso Ministry of Security — Migration DivisionCompare the document list with the current eVisa application before submitting.
https://www.visaburkina.bf/les-visas-dentree-au-burkina-faso-le-visa-court-sejour/
Who this guide covers
Short tourist visits to Burkina Faso with an ordinary Namibia passport. Residence, travel documents, and purpose can affect the rules. Confirm the official guidance before travel; border authorities decide admission and your permitted stay.
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