Burkina Faso eVisa for Indian Passport Holders

Visa overview

Approx. total fee

From US$20≈ ₹1,930Government visa fee + our service charge; indicative

Processing time

~6–10 days

Typical stay / validity

Visa-specific

Visa type

eVisa / Online Visa

Entry type

Not specifiedConfirm on the official portal

Eligibility

Indian ordinary passport holdersAvailability does not guarantee approval

About the Burkina Faso visa

Burkina Faso is known for the capital Ouagadougou, the FESPACO African film festival and its traditional architecture. Indian passport holders can apply for a Burkina Faso e-Visa online.

The security situation in much of the country is serious, and the Indian government advises caution. Check the latest advisory before planning any trip.

Burkina Faso visa types for Indians

Visa options, stays and fees are set by Burkina Faso immigration and can change. We confirm the current options when you enquire.

Who can apply

• You hold an Indian ordinary passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of arrival, with at least two blank pages.
• Your visit is short-term, such as tourism, a family visit or business meetings. Work, study and residence in Burkina Faso need a different visa.

Accommodation requirement

Conditional

Conditional / accommodation proof

A hotel booking may be replaced by an invitation, sponsor or host address, or may depend on the visa category.

Required documents

• Passport: Clear colour scan of the bio-data page of your Indian passport, valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of arrival.
• Photograph: Recent passport-size colour photo on a plain white background, as a digital file.
• Flights: Confirmed return or onward ticket showing your dates into and out of Burkina Faso.
• Accommodation: Hotel booking, tour voucher or your host's address and contact details in Burkina Faso.
• Invitation (if visiting someone): Letter from your host or company in Burkina Faso.

How to apply

Processing time

• Typical time: ~6–10 days after a complete application is submitted
• Plan ahead: Apply at least 2–3 weeks before you fly to Burkina Faso, and earlier during peak holiday seasons.

Before you travel

• Large parts of Burkina Faso are affected by armed conflict. Check the Indian Ministry of External Affairs advisory before planning any travel.
• The West African CFA franc is the local currency. Carry euros for exchange.
• A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required to enter Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso is also on India's yellow fever list, so carry the certificate when you fly home or you may be quarantined on arrival in India.
• Keep a printed copy of your approval and a digital copy on your phone. Airlines often check it at check-in for flights to Burkina Faso.
• Check that your travel insurance covers Burkina Faso, as many policies exclude areas with travel advisories.

Important notes

• Fees and processing times are indicative and can change.
• eVisa availability does not guarantee approval. The decision rests with the authorities of Burkina Faso.
• Requirements can change, so verify on the official immigration or visa portal before payment or travel.
• VisaAdvisory is an independent assistance service and is not affiliated with any government or embassy.