Burkina Faso visa requirements for Angolans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Angolans visiting Burkina Faso

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Burkinabe Visa.

  • Two copies of Burkina Faso visa application form, fully signed and filled should be submitted.
  • Signed passport having two (2) completely blank visa pages.
  • Passport should have 6 months validity beyond the travel dates. 
  • Two(2) passport photo, taken within 6 months on a completely white background without any shadows. 
  • The passport photo should be 2 by 2 inches with front view, no smiling, and no glasses.
  • Yellow fever certificate is required. 
  • Immunization against cholera outbreak is compulsory.
  • Copy of return or onward tickets or travel agency/airline itinerary in each traveler’s name.

Burkina Faso Visa for Angolans

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
Business visa 3 business days 90 days
Tourist visa 3 business days 90 days

General Requirements for Burkina Faso Visa

  • Two copies of Burkina Faso visa application form, fully signed and filled should be submitted.
  • Signed passport having two (2) completely blank visa pages.
  • Passport should have 6 months validity beyond the travel dates. 
  • Two(2) passport photo, taken within 6 months on a completely white background without any shadows. 
  • The passport photo should be 2 by 2 inches with front view, no smiling, and no glasses.
  • Yellow fever certificate is required. 
  • Immunization against cholera outbreak is compulsory.
  • Copy of return or onward tickets or travel agency/airline itinerary in each traveler’s name.

Burkina Faso Business visa Burkina Faso Tourist visa

Burkina Faso Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Business visa is issued to applicants visiting Burkina Faso for business activities such as attending meetings and conferences, negotiating and signing contracts, and getting involved in trade fairs with other business partners in Burkina Faso.
  • Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay in Burkina Faso, 
  • Passport must have at least two empty pages available for Burkina Faso visa stamp.
  • Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for Burkina Faso visas.
  • Two signed Burkina Faso visa application forms
  • Two recent, identical, 2 x 2 passport photographs, front view and with a plain background.
  • Letter from employer or sponsoring company in Angola, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant and indicating the applicant's employment status/position held in the company,
  • The letter must clearly state the purpose of travel to Burkina Faso and also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant and must provide detailed contact information in Burkina Faso.
  • The Consulate of Burkina Faso requires an official business letter to support the application.
  • The official business letter must come from the host company in Burkina Faso explaining the type of business to be conducted and duration of stay in the country.
  • International certificate of vaccination against yellow fever is required.

Burkina Faso Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The tourist visa is issued for the purpose of recreation, relaxation, holidays and tourism.
  • Original Valid passport for 6 months from the date of travel.
  • Applicants are required to provide photocopies of the previous passport
  • 2 visa applications forms that are correctly filled and signed.
  • Applicants should take note that any false information on the application form will lead to a visa denial.
  • 2 Passport photograph taken against a white background and displaying a neutral expression is required.
  • Letter of invitation from the host (friend, family or tour organization) explaining the purpose of visit and duration of stay in Burkina Faso.
  • Return ticket showing that applicant has intentions of returning to Angola.
  • Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation is required.
  • Bank Statements of the last 6 months showing that the applicant has sufficient funds for the duration of stay.
  • Yellow fever certificate is compulsory.

Burkina Faso Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Business visa

190.00 (USD)

Tourist visa

190.00 (USD)

Burkina Faso Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Angola

Location

Address

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There is currently no Embassy or Consulate o Burkina Faso in Angola. Applicants are therefore advised to apply at the Consulate of Burkina Faso in Bujumbura, Burundi.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Burkina Faso?
Ouagadougou is the capital of Burkina Faso and the administrative, communications, cultural, and economic center of the nation. It is also the country's largest city, with a population of over 2,200,000 citizens.
What is the most dominating ethnic group in Burkina Faso?
The most predominant group are the Mossi, about 40% of the population. They are mainly farmers and live in the central portions of the country. Other ethnic groups in Burkina Faso include Fulani, Gurma, Bobo, Gurunsi, Senufo, Bissa, Lobi, Dagara, Tuareg/Bella, and Dioula. 
What is the official language of Burkina Faso?
The official language of Burkina Faso is French, which was introduced when France colonized Burkina Faso in 1919. French is the principal language of administrative, political and judicial institutions, public services, and the press. It is the only language for laws, administration, and courts.