Basic Travel Requirements for Rwandans visiting
Burkina Faso
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Burkinabe Visa.
- A valid with a minimum of six validity, with at least one blank passport page available for Burkina Faso visa stamp.
- Two Burkina Faso visa application forms. Fill out the application forms included in your Visa Application Kit.
- Two identical passport-size photographs (2 x 2 cm), front view and with a plain/light background.
- Proof of payment of consular fees
- Proof of funds to provide for your expenses while in Burkina Faso
- copy of airline itinerary
- International certificate of vaccination against yellow fever.
- Bank statements that indicate enough funds for the duration of stay
- There’s no Burkina Faso visa embassy in Rwanda
Burkina Faso Visa for Rwandans
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business visa | 4 days | 3-6 months |
| Tourist visa | 4 days | 3-6 months |
General Requirements for Burkina Faso Visa
- A valid with a minimum of six validity, with at least one blank passport page available for Burkina Faso visa stamp.
- Two Burkina Faso visa application forms. Fill out the application forms included in your Visa Application Kit.
- Two identical passport-size photographs (2 x 2 cm), front view and with a plain/light background.
- Proof of payment of consular fees
- Proof of funds to provide for your expenses while in Burkina Faso
- copy of airline itinerary
- International certificate of vaccination against yellow fever.
- Bank statements that indicate enough funds for the duration of stay
- There’s no Burkina Faso visa embassy in Rwanda
Burkina Faso Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Business visa is issued to those who intend to go to Burkina Faso for commercial and trade activities
- Passport valid for 6 months beyond stay in Burkina Faso
- Fees for the Burkina Faso business visa varies depending on the number of entry
- Letter from employer or sponsoring company in Rwanda
- The letter should be introducing the applicant
- the letter should also indicate the applicant’s employment status/position held in the company, and clearly stating the purpose of travel to Burkina Faso.
- The letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant and must provide detailed contact information in Burkina Faso.
- Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate
- Proof of hotel reservation
Burkina Faso Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- A signed passport that is valid for 6 months beyond stay in Burkina Faso
- One passport photograph that is taken within the last 6 months.
- Burkina Faso tourist visa is issued for relaxation purposes
- A copy of the round trip flight ticket should be provided.
- It is valid for a period of 90-180 days starting from the day of entry in Burkina Faso.
- processing time takes four days
- Holders of a tourist visa are not allowed to work nor study during the stay in Burkina Faso
- Vaccination of yellow fever is compulsory and should be provided.
- Taking photographs of government offices, barracks and airport is not allowed
Burkina Faso Visa Fees
Business visa
140.00 (USD)
Tourist visa
140.00 (USD)