Basic Travel Requirements for Swazis visiting
Burkina Faso
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Burkinabe Visa.
- Completely filled and signed visa application form.
- Original passport valid for at least 6 months after the return date to Swaziland. It must have 2 blank pages for visa stamps.
- Two recent 2″x2″ colored passport-size photographs that meet the visa photo specifications.
- Proof of financial sustenance.
- Onward or return ticket reservation.
- A cover letter stating the purpose and duration of the trip.
- Copy of travel itinerary showing details of your trip to and from Burkina Faso.
- Proof of accommodation in Burkina Faso.
- An invitation letter from a host in the country if applicable.
- Documentation showing home ties and proving status in Swaziland either as an employee, student or business owner is important. This is to show the intent of leaving Burkina Faso before your visa expires.
- For minors, the original birth certificate and a letter of authorization from both parents are needed.
- A certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever is required.
- Travelers holding confirmed onward tickets may transit through airports of Burkina Faso up to 24 hours without a transit visa.
- The visa applications go through the Burkina Faso embassy in Pretoria, South Africa.
Burkina Faso Visa for Swazis
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 days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 3 days | 90 days |
General Requirements for Burkina Faso Visa
- Completely filled and signed visa application form.
- Original passport valid for at least 6 months after the return date to Swaziland. It must have 2 blank pages for visa stamps.
- Two recent 2″x2″ colored passport-size photographs that meet the visa photo specifications.
- Proof of financial sustenance.
- Onward or return ticket reservation.
- A cover letter stating the purpose and duration of the trip.
- Copy of travel itinerary showing details of your trip to and from Burkina Faso.
- Proof of accommodation in Burkina Faso.
- An invitation letter from a host in the country if applicable.
- Documentation showing home ties and proving status in Swaziland either as an employee, student or business owner is important. This is to show the intent of leaving Burkina Faso before your visa expires.
- For minors, the original birth certificate and a letter of authorization from both parents are needed.
- A certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever is required.
- Travelers holding confirmed onward tickets may transit through airports of Burkina Faso up to 24 hours without a transit visa.
- The visa applications go through the Burkina Faso embassy in Pretoria, South Africa.
Burkina Faso Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The tourist visa is for travelers visiting Burkina Faso to relax, have fun or visit loved ones.
- A signed passport that is valid for 6 months beyond stay in Burkina Faso is required.
- One passport photograph that is taken within the last 6 months should be provided.
- 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.
- 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 are not allowed.
- It is illegal to bring in plants, meat, pets, and pornographic material.
- This visa allows a stay of up to 90 days but can be extended for another 3 month period.
- The single entry visa costs 94,000 CFA while the multiple entries cost 122,000 CFA.
Burkina Faso Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The business visa is for travelers visiting Burkina Faso to carry out business activities.
- With this visa, Swazi travelers can travel to Burkina Faso to meet with business partners to discuss business issues.
- They can also attend sales meetings, conferences, and seminars.
- You must present a letter of invitation from the company you are visiting in the country. The letter should include the address of the company, purpose, and duration of the trip.
- Letter of no objection from your employer in Swaziland affirming awareness and approval of the trip. The letter should also contain your certificate of employment and the duration of your stay in Burkina Faso.
- If there are previous relations with the inviting company, documentation reflecting it will be important.
- A notarized copy of the inviting company’s business registration certificate is also needed.
- For events in Burkina Faso, a paid receipt of the event is mandatory.
- With this visa, you are not allowed to take up paid employment.
- A certificate of Yellow Fever vaccination is mandatory.
- It is required that every foreigner is immunized against Hepatitis A and B, Tetanus and Polio.
- You cannot study with this visa.
- This visa costs 94,000 CFA for single entry and 122,000 CFA for multiple entries.
- It Is usually processed in 3 days and allows a stay of up to 90 days which can be extended for a period of another 3 months on application.
Burkina Faso Visa Fees
Tourist visa
94000.00 (XOF)
Business visa
94000.00 (XOF)