Burkina Faso
  • Type of Travel
Our Services Fees
Regular $60.00
Rush $99.00
Emergency $139.00
Student Visa Service Fees
Student Regular $60.00
Student Rush and Emergency $160.00
Work Visa Service Fees
Work Regular $84.00
Work Rush and Emergency $168.00
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Burkina Faso Visa Instructions
Visa Application Requirements for US citizens
Burkina Faso Business Visa Requirements:
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A valid passport and visa are required to travel to this destination.
1Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps.

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
2 Burkina Faso Visa Application Form:

Two signed Burkina Faso visa application forms plus one copy.
Improperly completed Burkina Faso visa application forms may delay the processing of your Burkina Faso visa.
3Photo Requirements:

Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs in color, front view and with a plain/white background.
4 Business Letter:

Letter from employer or sponsoring company in the US, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant's employment status/position held in the company, and clearly stating the purpose of visit. The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant and must provide detailed contact information in host country.

To generate the Burkina Faso Business Cover Letter on-line, fill out this Business Letter Form and print the completed letter on your company letterhead.
5Medical Requirements:

International certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever.
6Special Instructions:

Be aware that photographing airports, military barracks and the vicinity of government offices is a violation of law.
7 Global Reservation Form:

This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.


Click here for Burkina Faso Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Burkina Faso Visa Validity:

Visas are usually valid up to five years with multiple entries.
Burkina Faso Visa Processing Time:

Visas are usually processed in 4 working days. Rush and Emergency service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Burkina Faso Tourist Visa Requirements:
Email Requirements
A valid passport and visa are required to travel to this destination.
1Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps.

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
2 Burkina Faso Visa Application Form:

Two signed Burkina Faso visa application forms plus one copy.
Improperly completed Burkina Faso visa application forms may delay the processing of your Burkina Faso visa.
3Photo Requirements:

Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs in color, front view and with a plain/white background.
4Medical Requirements:

International certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever.
5Special Instructions:

Be aware that photographing airports, military barracks and the vicinity of government offices is a violation of law.
6 Global Reservation Form:

This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.


Click here for Burkina Faso Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Burkina Faso Visa Validity:

Visas are usually valid up to five years with multiple entries.
Burkina Faso Visa Processing Time:

Visas are usually processed in 4 working days. Rush and Emergency service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Burkina Faso Transit Travel Requirements:
Email Requirements
If traveler intends to pass through immigration, a transit visa may be required. Please confirm with your travel agent or airline to determine if the itinerary is for direct airside transit. A visa is not required for direct airside transit through this destination. Traveler must be in possession of a valid passport and onward ticket, and must remain in the airport's transit area.
1Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page available for stamp(s).

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
2Proof Of Departure:

Confirmed onward airline ticket.
3Medical Requirements:

International certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever.
4Other Requirements:

Valid onward destination visas (if applicable).
5Special Instructions:

If traveler intends to pass through immigration, a visa may be required. Please confirm with your travel agent or airline to determine if the itinerary is for direct airside transit.

Burkina Faso Diplomat/Official Visa Requirements:
Email Requirements
A valid passport and visa are required to travel to this destination.
1Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s).

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
2 Burkina Faso Visa Application Form:

Two signed Burkina Faso visa application forms plus one copy.
Improperly completed Burkina Faso visa application forms may delay the processing of your Burkina Faso visa.
3Photo Requirements:

Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph(s), in color, front view and with a plain/white background.
4Other Forms:

Official Letter of Support from the US Department of State.
5Medical Requirements:

International certificate of inoculation against Yellow Fever.
6Special Instructions:

Be aware that photographing airports, military barracks and the vicinity of government offices is a violation of law.
7 Global Reservation Form:

This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.


Click here for Burkina Faso Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Burkina Faso Visa Validity:

Visa Validity is based on the decision of the Consulate.
Burkina Faso Visa Processing Time:

Visas are usually processed in 4 working days. Rush and Emergency service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Burkina Faso Visa Application Procedures
  1. Review instructions based on the purpose of journey to Burkina Faso
  2. Complete, print and sign all visa application forms, including Travisa's Global Reservation Form
  3. Send all of the visa application requirements listed above to Travisa.

    Burkina Faso Visa Applications can be processed in the following location(s):
 

Send documents to:
Travisa - Washington, DC
1731 21st. St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202) 463-6166
Fax: (202) 293-1112
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