Burkinabe Visa is not required for Eritreans
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- Burkina Faso was formerly known as the Republic of Upper Volta. The country was renamed “Burkina Faso” by then-President Thomas Sankara.
- The country is an excellent destination for anyone interested in seeing a beautiful West African country and exploring African culture and music.
- Eritrea citizens can get an entry visa on their arrival to Burkina Faso.
- The cost of the visa on arrival is 94,000 francs CFA (approximately USD $190) for a single entry visa with a maximum validity of 3 months and 122,000 CFA (approximately USD $245) for the multiple entry visa with the same validity.
- The travel document needed for Eritrea citizens to have access to Benin is a valid passport / national ID card.
- The main currency of Burkina Faso is West African CFA franc.
- The languages spoken are French and Fula.
- The power plug used in Burkina Faso u 220V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type E.
- Emergency numbers to call in Burkina Faso are 105 for police and 116 for an ambulance and also the fire department.
- The temperatures in Burkina Faso are usually high throughout the year. In winter, the air is dry due to the northeast winds, and highs are around 30/32 °C (86/90 °F) in the north and 32/33 °C (90/91 °F) in the south. In order words, has a harsh climate.
- Ouagadougou which is the capital city is known for its many musical events and gorgeous handmade items but the recent terrorism alerts mean travelers should exercise caution when visiting.
- Vaccines recommended before entering Burkina Faso include hepatitis A, hepatitis B, shingles, pneumonia, chickenpox, yellow fever, and influenza.
- Some of the best places to visit in Burkina Faso include Bobo-Dioulasso, Arli National Park, The ruins of Loropeni and many more.
- The distance between Burkina Faso and Eritrea by air is about 4.97 hours.
- The national airline is known as Air Burkina, which offers 12 Business Class seats and 56 Economy Class seats.