Burkinabe passport
As of September 2026, the Burkinabe passport grants access to 32 destinations completely visa-free or with a simple online eTA registration. A further 59 countries are reachable via visa on arrival or eVisa — no embassy visit needed. Access is strongest in Africa and Asia. This includes 14 of the 15 ECOWAS member countries.
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Visa Rules & Access
As of 08 September 2026, Burkinabe citizens have freedom of movement in 2 countries and territories: Mali, and Niger.
As of 08 September 2026, Burkinabe citizens have Not admitted access to 1 countries and territories: United States of America.
As of 08 September 2026, Burkinabe citizens have Visa on arrival access to 20 countries and territories: Burundi, Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Cambodia, Comoros, Laos, Saint Lucia, Madagascar, Macau, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Palau, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, and Samoa.
As of 08 September 2026, Burkinabe citizens need a visa for 118 countries and territories: Andorra, United Arab Emirates, Armenia, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Brazil, Bahamas, Belarus, Belize, Canada, Switzerland, Chile, Cameroon, China, Costa Rica, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Algeria, Estonia, Egypt, Eritrea, Spain, Finland, Fiji, France, United Kingdom, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, India, Iceland, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Japan, Kiribati, North Korea, South Korea, Kuwait, Cayman Islands, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lesotho, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Monaco, Moldova, Montenegro, Saint Martin, Marshall Islands, North Macedonia, Myanmar, Mongolia, Martinique, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Nauru, New Zealand, Oman, Panama, Peru, Poland, Palestinian Territories, Portugal, Paraguay, Romania, Serbia, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands, Sudan, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Somalia, Sint Maarten, Eswatini, Turks and Caicos, Turkmenistan, Tonga, Türkiye, Taiwan, Tanzania, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vatican City, Venezuela, Virgin Islands (British), Kosovo, Yemen, and South Africa.
As of 08 September 2026, Burkinabe citizens can travel visa-free to 30 countries and territories: Barbados, Bangladesh, Benin, Central African Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, Cape Verde, Dominica, Ecuador, Micronesia, Ghana, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Hong Kong, Haiti, Kenya, Liberia, Morocco, Mauritania, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, Singapore, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Suriname, Chad, Togo, Tunisia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
As of 08 September 2026, Burkinabe citizens need an eTA for 2 countries and territories: Sri Lanka, and Seychelles.
As of 08 September 2026, Burkinabe citizens can apply for an eVisa for 37 countries and territories: Afghanistan, Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, Albania, Bahrain, Bhutan, Botswana, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Colombia, Cuba, Gabon, Georgia, Equatorial Guinea, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Libya, Montserrat, Malaysia, Nicaragua, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, Qatar, South Sudan, Sao Tome and Principe, El Salvador, Syria, Thailand, Tajikistan, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, Viet Nam, Vanuatu, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Important entry notes
Entry rules may depend on your purpose of travel, length of stay, previous travel history, passport validity, proof of accommodation, onward travel, sufficient funds, and health or insurance requirements.
Before you travel
Visa and entry requirements can change without notice. Always confirm final requirements with the official immigration authority, embassy, or consulate of your destination before booking or traveling.
Last reviewed: September 2026
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