Burkina Faso eVisa Types

Burkina Faso eVisa Types Available

1. Express Tourist eVisa

   The express tourist eVisa allows the travellers to visit the country for short-term tourism and leisure purposes.

2. Transit eVisa

   Allows the travellers to pass through the country towards another destination.

3. Express Student eVisa

   Those travellers who want to take an admission to a short-term education course in a recognised Burkina Faso education institute.

4. Express Mining & Quarry eVisa

   Express Mining & Quarry eVisa is for those travellers who want to do mineral exploration and mining-related activities in the country.

5. Express Logistics eVisa

   Express Logistics eVisa allows the eligible travellers to enter the country for engaging in transportation and logistics-related business activities.

6. Express Invenstment eVisa

   Travellers who want to explore investment opportunities in the country.

7. Express Family Visit eVisa

   Express Family Visit eVisa can be used for meeting family members and close friends who are staying in the country within the allowed validity period.

8. Cooperation eVisa

   The Cooperation eVisa is for those travellers who are signing a cooperation agreement with the Burkina Faso government.

9. Conferences and Studies eVisa

   Conference and study eVisas cover 2 purposes: attending a conference/seminar/workshop and taking admission in a short-term academic course.

10. Business eVisa

    Burkina Faso Business eVisa is for those travellers who are entering the country for attending a business meeting with their business partner.

Validity, Stay Duration and Entry Type of Burkina Faso eVisa

Burkina Faso eVisa comes with following validity and stay duration:

Single Entry

• Applies to tourist, student, mining & quarry, logistics, Investment, and family visit.
• Valid for 90 days with a maximum stay of 90 days.

Single or Multiple Entry

• Applies to cooperation, conferences & studies, and business.
• Valid for 90 days with a maximum stay of 90 days per entry.

Single Entry

• Applies to transit travelers passing through the country.
• Valid for 5 days with a maximum stay of 5 days.

Burkina Faso eVisa Application Document Requirements

Common documents needed for all Burkina eVisa types are mentioned below:

• Passport Biopage
• Digital Photo
• International Certificate of Vaccination (Yellow Fever Certificate Accepted)

Depending on the eVisa type selected during the application process, additional documents will be needed. The applicant must check the Burkina Faso eVisa requirements before applying.

About the Express Visa Name

The Express Visa is a standard visa category. It does not indicate faster processing or priority approval.

Processing options can be chosen separately during the application process.

Extension

If the applicant wants to extend their Burkina Faso eVisa, they must contact the immigration authorities while they are in the country.

Note: Extension request can only be submitted before the expiry of the current eVisa. 

Content Disclaimer: This information was last updated in September 2026. Travellers should confirm the latest requirements with the relevant authorities, embassies, and airlines before making travel arrangements.