Burkina Faso visa requirements for Cape Verdians
Travel and visa requirements
Burkinabe Visa is not required for Cape Verdians
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- Cape Verde citizens can visit Burkina Faso without any visa authorisation.
- This visa allows the traveller to stay in the country for 30 full days.
- Travellers are required to have a passport valid for 6 months beyond their stay in Burkina Faso.
- Passports of visitors should have two blank pages for visa stamps at the port of entry.
- Visitors from Cape Verde will be required to show proof of yellow fever vaccination before entry into Burkina Faso. Vaccination must have been done within 10 days before embarking on their trip.
- Visitors are required to provide proof they have enough money to last them throughout their entire stay in the country.
- Travellers are to also provide proof of accommodation for their stay in the country.
- Intending visitors can get to Burkina Faso from any international airport in Cape Verde. There are international airports in Sal and Santiago.
- The estimated flight time from Praia, Cape Verde to Burkina Faso is 3 hours, 24 minutes.
- West African CFA franc is the official currency of Burkina Faso. Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.
- The official language spoken in Burkina Faso is French, mainly because they were colonized by France. The Mossi language is also a widely spoken language in the country. There are about seventy other indigenous languages.
- There is a diversity of religion in Burkina Faso. Islam is the most prominent. Others are Catholicism, Protestants and traditional religions.
- Burkina Faso has a tropical climate. The dry season lasts from November to March, and the rainy season lasts from June to October.
- Transportation can be done in Burkina Faso through taxis, buses and trains.
- Burkina Faso uses the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which puts Burkina Faso 1 hour ahead of Cape Verde.
- Common staples in Burkina Faso include sorghum, millet, rice, maize, nuts and potatoes. Babenda, brochettes, and sause gombo are common dishes in Burkina Faso.
- The power and socket plug used in Burkina Faso are of Type C and E. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to visit Burkina Faso?
You should always take precautions when travelling but Burkina Faso is a remarkably safe and respectful country.
On what side of the road are cars driven in Burkina Faso?
People living in Burkina Faso are only allowed to drive on the right-hand side of the road.
What is the system of government practised in Burkina Faso?
The politics of Burkina Faso take place in a framework of a semi-presidential republic, whereby the Prime Minister of Burkina Faso is the head of government, and of a multi-party system.