France visa requirements for Burkinabes

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Burkinabes visiting France

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

  • A Burkina Faso passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (35 mm x 45 mm) taken in grey background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Medical travel insurance with coverage of at least 30,000 Euros.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

France Visa for Burkinabes

Facts about France

France is a country rich in art and culture. The art and culture on display is the top pick for tourists who visit this country. The world-famous Eiffel tower attracts millions of visitors year-in-year-out. The country’s wide range of wine and cuisines can be best enjoyed on the various Mediterranean beaches available.
 
France is the most popular tourist destination in the world as the country receives over 85.7 million foreign tourists yearly.


Tourists should try to avoid traveling during french school holidays as hotel rooms are usually overbooked and traffic is unbearable.

Types of France Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 15 days 90 days
Student visa 15 days 1 year+
Work visa 15 days variable
Business visa 15 days 90 days

General Requirements for France Visa

  • A Burkina Faso passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (35 mm x 45 mm) taken in grey background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Medical travel insurance with coverage of at least 30,000 Euros.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.
France Tourist visa France Student visa France Work visa France Business visa

France Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The France tourist visa is available for Burkinabés looking to travel to France for sightseeing, vacation, or relaxation purposes.
  • The French diplomatic office will only require you to present a copy of a booked round-trip flight ticket, instead of buying the actual flight ticket before obtaining the visa. This document must involve information about the airline company, your name and identity details, destinations, flight number, days and hours.
  • A confirming document offering the information that you have at your disposition at least 30,000€ coverage within France and the entire Schengen Area for any of your unanticipated cases of emergency during your stay in the Schengen Area is required.
  • Original bank statements from the last 3 months, to show proof of funds while you are traveling in France is required.
  • Proof of residence in the region where you are applying must be provided. A utility bill and an identification card with that address listed may work as proof of residence.
  • A one or two-page document signed by the applicant, stating the purpose of your visit to France, including the travel program is required. This is a separate written or printed sheet, where you include information about the days of travel, about means of transportation, destinations, addresses and so on.
  • Proof of the Civil Status must be provided. This can come in the form of a marriage certificate, child’s birth certificate, spouse’s death certificate, or ration card, if applicable.
  • Foreigners looking to travel to France for medical consultation, or receive treatment in a hospital in France can also apply for the France tourist visa.
  • A written document from the medical institution in France willing to take up the applicant’s treatment is required.
  • A medical diagnosis from the applicant’s local physician in Burkina Faso stating the nature of the applicant’s illness and the reason treatment will be best gotten in France should be provided.

France Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The France student visa is issued to Burkinabés who have the intention of studying in any of the academic institutions in France.
  • If your studies will last less than three months, and you are sure you will not be spending any longer in the country, then you should apply for the court séjour pour étude, otherwise known as the short-stay or Schengen student visa. 
  • The long-stay visa also known as the visa de long séjour pour études or the extended-stay VLT-TS is what you need if you wish to study in France for longer than six months. This visa acts as a residence permit and lasts for the duration of your study period (normally three years for a bachelor’s degree, two years for a master’s program and four years for a Ph.D.).
  • If you need to travel to France in order to sit one or more university entrance exams, you can apply for the visa de court séjour étudiant concours, which simply means a visa for sitting entrance exams. If you sit your exam and pass, you are then eligible to apply for a renewable, one-year residence permit. 
  • An official acceptance letter onto an accredited program at a French institution is required. This should be on officially headed paper, featuring your full details, the details of your program of study and the start and end dates of study.
  • Proof of sufficient funds for living in the country. The current amount required is €615 (US$820) per month, which can be shown with a bank statement, a guarantor’s letter or a notice of funding from a loan, scholarship or grant.
  • Proof of return ticket home is required. Often this is in the form of the actual ticket or reservation showing the date of departure, but can be a handwritten statement of intent, including intended departure dates.
  • Proof of medical insurance is also required (minimum cover €30,000)
  • Proof of accommodation must be provided. This can be in the form of student housing confirmation or a certificate of board and lodging or ‘attestation d’accueil’ (if you’re living with friends or relatives).
  • Proof of proficiency in French is required if you are studying a French-language course.
  • Before initiating the visa application process, ensure that you have been accepted into the institution of your choice.
  • Applicants of this visa must not be less than 18 years of age.
  • Foreigners who intend to study a specialization in France by working as a medical intern during the duration of their studies are eligible to apply for this visa.
  • A copy of the certificates and transcripts obtained from the schools previously attended by applicants is required.

France Work Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to Burkinabés who have the intention of staying in France temporarily with a family in order to help take care of the family.
  • Applicants of this visa must be between the age of 18 and 30 years.
  • The foreigner must have an au pair placement agreement setting out their working conditions.
  • You must have basic knowledge of the French language to be granted this visa.
  • Applicants of this visa must be educated to the secondary school level or have professional qualifications.
  • A residence permit will be issued to foreigners which will be subject to formalities upon the applicant’s arrival in France.
  • This visa is issued for one year. Your stay as an au pair can be extended to two years.
  • Proof of payment of visa application fee is required.

France Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The France business visa is issued to foreign nationals traveling to France with the intention of engaging in professional activities.
  • Eligible applicants of this visa are business travelers, seasonal workers, foreigners involved in teaching activities, models, medical practitioners, airline crew, and interns.
  • Applicants of this visa who have the intention of attending or participating in trade fairs, seminars, or conferences related to their professional activity can apply for this visa.
  • Foreigners replying to invitations from their partners in France are also eligible for this visa type.
  • An official letter of invitation from your partner in France should be provided. The letter must state the nature of the business to be carried out and the duration of the business trip.
  • The letter from the host company must state if the company will be responsible for the applicant’s finances in the country.
  • Admission cards to trade fairs or conferences must be provided.
  • You can apply for this visa if you want to create or participate in commercial, industrial, artisanal or agricultural activities or work in a liberal profession in France.
  • Foreigners who intend setting up a new business in France must be able to demonstrate the economic viability of their project.
  • This visa allows you to complete a one-off mission in a French company in order to provide a service to a French client.
  • The one-off mission may include audit, management, finance, insurance, architecture, and engineering.

France Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

60.00 (EUR)

Student visa

99.00 (EUR)

Work visa

Au pair

99.00 (EUR)

Business visa

60.00 (EUR)

France Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Burkina Faso

Location

Address

Ouagadougou

French Embassy in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso 33 rue Yalgado Ouedraogo BP 504 Ouagadougou Burkina Faso

www.ambafrancebf.org

ambassadefrance@cenatrin.bf consulate.france@cenatrin.bf

(+226) 50 30 67 74

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to process a visa to France?

Typically, a visa takes anywhere from 2 to 15 days to process in the France Embassy/Consulate depending on the consulate that you need to send the application.

How much do I need per day in France?

Basically you should have enough money to support your self when you are in France. Generally, 50 to 60 euros per day will be alright.

What are the main documents required for a French visa?

The major documents for a French visa application are your passport and copies of your previous visas – valid for at least 3 months beyond the expected return date. Your passport must have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.

Do I need to attend an in-person interview for a short-term Schengen tourist visa?

You do not need to give an interview if you are applying for a short stay tourist visa. However, you need to be present at the time of document submission at the embassy.