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Burkina Faso Visa Guide

Ouagadougou Β· XOF

Updated Mar 2026

Processing Time

Instant

Validity

30 days from entry

Fee

XOF 10,000 (approx β‚Ή8,400)

Overview

Indians can obtain a visa on arrival in Burkina Faso. The visa is valid for 30 days. The visa fee is paid in cash at the airport. Indians are required to have a valid passport with at least 6 months' validity, a return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds. The visa is usually processed instantly.

Required Documents

  • 1Valid Indian passport (min 6 months validity, 2 blank pages)
  • 2Completed visa application form (from official website)
  • 3Recent passport photograph (exact size 35x45mm, white background)
  • 4Confirmed return flight tickets
  • 5Hotel booking confirmation
  • 6Bank statement last 3 months (min balance)
  • 7Employment proof / ITR / salary slips
  • 8Travel insurance
  • 9Yellow fever vaccination certificate

Application Process

  1. 1

    Gather required documents

    Collect all the required documents, including a valid passport, visa application form, recent passport photograph, return flight tickets, hotel booking confirmation, bank statement, employment proof, travel insurance, and yellow fever vaccination certificate.

  2. 2

    Fill the visa application form

    Fill the visa application form available on the official website of the Burkinabe embassy in India. The form should be filled in English or French.

  3. 3

    Submit the application

    Submit the application form along with the required documents to the Burkinabe embassy in India. The embassy is located in New Delhi.

  4. 4

    Pay the visa fee

    Pay the visa fee in cash at the airport when arriving in Burkina Faso.

  5. 5

    Collect the visa

    Collect the visa from the immigration officer at the airport.

  6. 6

    Proceed to immigration

    Proceed to the immigration counter to have your passport stamped with the visa.

Tips for Approval

  • βœ“Indians are required to have a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter Burkina Faso.
  • βœ“It is recommended to have a VPN to access the official website of the Burkinabe embassy in India.
  • βœ“The visa fee is paid in cash at the airport, so it is recommended to have some local currency with you.
  • βœ“The immigration officer may ask for additional documents, so it is recommended to have all the required documents with you.

Common Rejection Reasons

  • βœ•Incomplete or incorrect application form
  • βœ•Insufficient funds or employment proof
  • βœ•Invalid or expired passport
  • βœ•Missing or invalid yellow fever vaccination certificate

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