Burkinabe Visa is not required for Sierra Leoneans
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Sierra Leoneans intending to visit Burkina Faso can be granted a 3-month visa-free entry.
- An original passport with at least six months validity, having at least 2 blank pages and a national ID is required.
- Proof of accommodation or confirmed hotel reservation is to be provided.
- A visitor is expected to have an onward or return ticket.
- Intending visitors are also required to present proof of means of subsistence. Example: cash, credit cards or traveller’s cheque.
- Sierra Leoneans should possess valid health certificates and proof of yellow fever vaccination.
- Dogs and cats must be accompanied by veterinary certificates.
- These certificates should show proof of rabies vaccination given not less than 3 weeks and not more than 6 months prior to arrival and statement that no case of rabies has occurred in Sierra Leone for 60 days prior to arrival.
- There are no restrictions placed on local currency (CFA Franc-XOF) and foreign currencies, if declared upon arrival.
- The import of certain endangered species of plant, live animals and their products is prohibited/ restricted.
- Penalties for using, possessing or trafficking illegal drugs in Burkina Faso is severe.
- Restrictions are placed on the quantity of alcohol and tobacco visitors can bring into the country.
- A maximum amount of 200 cigarettes, 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars and 250g of tobacco is allowed.
- The estimated flight time from Sierra Leone to Burkina Faso is 2 hours.
- The power plugs and sockets are types C and E with the standard voltage and frequency being 220 V and 50 Hz respectively.
- Burkina Faso possesses a tropical climate which alternates between a short rainy season and a long dry season.
- Due to its location in the hinterland and within the confines of the Sahara, the country’s climate is prone to strong seasonal and annual variation.
- Islam is the predominant religion in Burkina Faso, however, freedom of religion is generally accepted.
- There is no time difference between Sierra Leone and Burkina Faso.
- Burkina Faso is a multilingual country with French being the official language.
- The Burkinabe are very polite people and would extend a hand for a handshake when they meet visitors.
- The national dish in Burkina Faso is Rizau Gras. The English translation is Fat Rice and it is basically meat and rice with a stew mix of chillies and tomatoes.
- Legs are a very sexual part of the body in the country, so female and male visitors are advised to wear long trousers at all times.