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Burkina Faso entry requirements
What you need to enter Burkina Faso: visa rules by passport, vaccines, arrival airports and practical details for your trip.
Travel advice. Many governments advise against all or all but essential travel. Check your foreign ministry's travel advice before you plan anything.
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the embassy before you book.
Visa rules by passport
| Passports | Entry | Fee | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Finland, Sweden, Germany, Netherlands, France, Spain, Italy, Ireland | eVisa | See portal | Up to 1 month |
| United Kingdom | eVisa | See portal | — |
| United States | Not available | See portal | — |
US passports: Burkina Faso refuses entry to US citizens. Entry restrictions on US citizens announced in December 2025 as a reciprocal measure. Check the US State Department page before planning travel.
Detailed guide for your passport
Health and vaccines
Yellow fever. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all arriving travellers (usually from 9 months or 1 year of age).
Malaria. Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
Routine vaccines should be up to date. Travel clinics commonly also discuss hepatitis A, typhoid and, for longer rural stays, rabies. Book 6 to 8 weeks before departure.
Practical details
- Capital
- Ouagadougou
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Languages
- French, Mooré, Dioula
- Plug types
- C, E
- Best time
- November to February
- Main airports
- Ouagadougou (OUA)
Highlights of Burkina Faso
- Grand Mosque of Bobo-Dioulasso
- Sindou Peaks
- Painted houses of Tiébélé
Frequently asked questions
Do EU citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Yes. Most EU passport holders need a visa (evisa).
Is a yellow fever vaccination required for Burkina Faso?
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all arriving travellers (usually from 9 months or 1 year of age).
Is there malaria in Burkina Faso?
Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
What is the best time to visit Burkina Faso?
November to February is generally the best time to visit.
What currency is used in Burkina Faso?
The currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF). Cards work in cities and larger hotels; carry some cash for markets and rural areas.
Sources
- Al Jazeera: Mali, Burkina Faso ban US citizens (Dec 2025)
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
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