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Entry & visa

China → Burkina Faso

eVisa

Length of stay is as granted on the Burkina Faso eVisa or consular visa; the sources checked did not give a guaranteed stay period for ordinary Chinese passports.

Ordinary Chinese passports are not in the sourced visa-exempt list; Burkina Faso's Ministry of Security says visa-subject foreign nationals may apply online through eVisaburkina or be assisted by Burkina Faso diplomatic missions abroad.

Based on passport-specific data. · as of 2026-06-18

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Documents & how to apply

  • Valid passport — Official source lists a passport currently valid.
  • Visa application form — Provided by the competent authority; must be completed, dated and signed.
  • Recent color identity photo — White background, 3.5 x 4.5 cm.
  • Proof of purpose of stay in Burkina Faso — Official source requires proof of the purpose of stay.
  • Medical visit certificate — Certifying that the applicant is not affected by a contagious disease.
  • Health insurance certificate — Must cover the period of stay.
  • Receipt for payment of stamp duties — Official source lists the payment receipt.
  • Accommodation reservation certificate — Mandatory supplementary document for tourism visa: reservation certificate for at least three nights in a Burkinabe hotel.
  • Proof of business activity field — Mandatory supplementary document for business visa.

📍 Apply online through Burkina Faso’s official eVisa portal and pay online.

Short-stay visas are valid for up to 90 days; once approved, the online process issues a pre-visa that should be printed or kept electronically and shown at the port of entry.

Requirements vary by consulate — verify with the official source. official ↗

Common questions

Can an ordinary Chinese passport holder with a valid U.S. visa visit Burkina Faso visa-free?

No sourced U.S.-visa waiver for Burkina Faso was found; based on the checked sources, ordinary Chinese passports are not visa-exempt and should obtain a Burkina Faso eVisa or consular visa.

Is an HKSAR passport visa-free or visa-on-arrival for Burkina Faso?

The checked sources treat it as visa-free for 14 days; Hong Kong Immigration Department also notes that final entry permission and duration are determined by the competent authorities on arrival.

Does a Singapore passport need a visa for a short visit to Burkina Faso?

No. Singapore MFA states that Singaporeans may stay in Burkina Faso without a visa for up to 30 days.

Can a U.S. passport holder currently enter Burkina Faso for tourism or business?

Based on the checked sources, no. AP and The Guardian reported a Burkina Faso travel ban on U.S. citizens, and the Burkina Faso visa-policy page states that U.S. nationals are refused entry and transit.

Verify with official sources

Visa policy changes without notice and this page is reference information that may contain errors. Before travel, verify via the official sources below or contact the destination country's embassy / consulate / immigration authority directly; final admission is at the destination government's discretion.