How to get your visa for Burkina Faso

Here is the relevant website of the Government of Burkina Faso. There is a link on the first lines for the PDF of the application form. You should request the five year visa for $100 with multiple re-entry. Note- beware of websites that purport to be official that make you pay a fee for getting the visa!

Visa Information

To make your trip easier and enjoyable, please read carefully the following information. a

1. For visa, the following documents are required:

• a valid passport;
• two (2) application forms to be completed and available at the Embassy front desk or on the website;
• two (2) passport-size photos;
• $100 for 6 months multiple entries;
• $150 for one year multiple entries. Payment should be made by money order or company check only;
• Yellow fever certificate
• prepaid return self-addressed envelop with a tracing number;

- US citizen are eligible for up to 5 years multiple entries visa; the cost is $ 100

- Please note, paid fees are non refundable

2. Other useful information

• the expiry date of a visa ranges from 6 months to five years. Any visa extension must be arranged by the Head Office of the National Police in Ouagadougou.
• Requests are processed within 72 working hours, the processing time may be reduced to 24 hours provided that the Applicant pays rush fees: $ 50/per visa.

• Carefully complete the application forms. Any missing or incomplete information may delay your visa issuance.
• Vaccinations: immunization against yellow fever is required. A cholera immunization is recommended and may become compulsory in the event of chorea outbreak.