From application to arrival
Prepare your information, use the official application channel and check the issued document.
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.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Arrival paperwork is a separate 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.
Open Burkina Faso travel information formDetails that can change your plans
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 guidancePractical tips for Burkina Faso
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
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
Government guidance says an approved eVisa is sent by email and should be printed for boarding and arrival checks.
Burkina Faso at a glance
- Capital
- Ouagadougou
- Currency
- XOF
- Calling code
- +226
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Oman need a visa for Burkina Faso?
For tourism in Burkina Faso, travelers using an ordinary passport from Oman should arrange an eVisa before travel. Use the government eVisa application before travel; upload the required documents and follow the payment and decision instructions. The published short-visit limit is 90 days per visit; follow any shorter period on your granted permission.
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. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
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 websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
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.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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