Basic Travel Requirements for Mauritians visiting
Burkina Faso
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Burkinabe Visa.
- An original passport valid for 6 more months with at least one blank page for visa stamp.
- Two copies of the completed and signed visa application form.
- Two passport-size photographs taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- WHO certificate of vaccination against yellow fever
- Proof of accommodation
- Copy of return flight ticket
- Copy of travel itinerary.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
Burkina Faso Visa for Mauritians
Facts about Burkina Faso
Museums, Archeological sites and National Parks are the prime destinations to visit in Burkina Faso. There are also lakes and rivers where tourists can come in contact with Crocodiles. Tourists in Burkina Faso are spoilt for choice on things to do while in Burkina Faso.
According to statistics in 2011, a total of 433,778 tourists visited the country.
There is a strict regulation on the export of items like masks, religious materials, and antiquities. You must get approval from the Ministry of Culture before you can go ahead and export these above-mentioned materials.
Homosexuality is illegal in Burkina Faso.
Types of Burkina Faso Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 3 business days | 3-6 months |
| Business visa | 3 business days | 3-6 months |
General Requirements for Burkina Faso Visa
- An original passport valid for 6 more months with at least one blank page for visa stamp.
- Two copies of the completed and signed visa application form.
- Two passport-size photographs taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- WHO certificate of vaccination against yellow fever
- Proof of accommodation
- Copy of return flight ticket
- Copy of travel itinerary.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
Burkina Faso Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Burkina Faso tourist visa is issued for relaxation purposes
- Tourist visa is also used for visiting friends and relatives
- It is valid for a period of 90-180 days starting from the day of entry in Burkina Faso.
- In the case that more stay time is needed, visit the head office of the National Police in Ouagadougou.
- There is the single-entry and multiple-entry tourist visa type
- A covering letter stating the exact reason for visit is required
- The application form should be completely filled and N/A or none should be written where does not apply to you
- Incomplete information may delay visa issuance
- Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory before travelling to Burkina Faso
- The visa takes 3 business days to process but rush visa can be processed within a day.
- Taking photographs of airports, barracks and government offices is prohibited.
- You are not allowed to work with this visa
- Overstaying your visa is an offense.
Burkina Faso Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Business visa is issued to those who intend to go to Burkina Faso for commercial and trade activities.
- It is of single-entry and multiple-entry types.
- Two 2×2 passport photographs are required.
- No question in the application form should be left unanswered, if a question does not apply to you, fill the space with N/A or none.
- The visa is valid for 3-6 months and can be extended.
- A letter of invitation from the host company in Burkina Faso is required.
- The letter should be printed on the company’s letter headed paper.
- The invitation letter should include the following information:
- All personal information of the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)
- Everything about the planned trip (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) of visit, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity, financial source for expenditures)
- All details of the inviting entity (name, contact number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative of the entity, etc)
- The business visa fee is usually the same with the tourist visa, the type of entry, duration of stay and country determines it.
- The fee ranges from 100-300 USD
Burkina Faso Visa Fees
Tourist visa
1 year single-entry
1 year multiple-entry
3 months single-entry
3 months multiple-entry
6 months single-entry
6 months multiple-entry
190.00 (USD)
220.00 (USD)
105.00 (USD)
135.00 (USD)
145.00 (USD)
175.00 (USD)
Business visa
1 year single-entry
1 year multiple-entry
3 months single-entry
3 months multiple-entry
6 month single-entry
6 month multiple-entry
190.00 (USD)
220.00 (USD)
105.00 (USD)
135.00 (USD)
145.00 (USD)
175.00 (USD)