West Africa · GB passport
Do British 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. British 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
- Set at entry
- 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.
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 British 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: GOV.UK foreign travel advice.
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 British citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Yes. British citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso and should apply for an eVisa online before travel.
How long can British citizens stay in Burkina Faso?
The permitted stay is set when your visa is issued. Check the date on it and do not overstay.
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 British 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)
- GOV.UK foreign travel advice
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
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