West Africa · FR passport
Do French citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
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.
Yes. French citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso and should apply for an eVisa online before travel.
At a glance
- Visa required
- Yes
- Type
- eVisa
- Fee
- See official portal
- Stay
- Up to 1 month
- Yellow fever
- Certificate required
- Arrive at
- OUA
How to get your Burkina Faso evisa
- Apply on the official government portal. Use only the government site; look-alike agency sites charge extra.
- Prepare a passport scan, a recent photo, your flight booking and first hotel address.
- Allow at least two weeks for approval, then print the eVisa or keep it on your phone.
Most African countries treat all EU passports the same way, but some do not (Mozambique and Rwanda, for example). This page uses the rule for France.
Health requirements
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.
Book a travel clinic visit 6 to 8 weeks before departure. Some vaccines, including yellow fever, must be given at least 10 days before you arrive.
Travel advice for French travellers
Your own government publishes safety advice and emergency contacts for Burkina Faso. Check it before you book and register your trip if your country offers that service: France Diplomatie (conseils aux voyageurs).
More entry rules for your passport: all 54 countries, visa-free countries, eVisa countries and visa on arrival countries.
On arrival in Burkina Faso
- Capital
- Ouagadougou
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Languages
- French, Mooré, Dioula
- Plugs
- Type C, E
- Best time
- November to February
- Airports
- Ouagadougou (OUA)
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Yes. French citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso and should apply for an eVisa online before travel.
How long can French citizens stay in Burkina Faso?
Up to 1 month for tourism. Overstaying can lead to fines and future entry bans.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Burkina Faso?
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all arriving travellers (usually from 9 months or 1 year of age).
How much does the Burkina Faso visa cost for French passport holders?
Fees vary by visa length and entry type. The official portal shows the current price before you pay.
Which airports do flights to Burkina Faso arrive at?
Most international flights land at Ouagadougou (OUA).
Sources
- Al Jazeera: Mali, Burkina Faso ban US citizens (Dec 2025)
- France Diplomatie (conseils aux voyageurs)
- 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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