Burkina Faso visa requirements for Egyptians

Travel and visa requirements

Burkinabe Visa is not required for Egyptians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Egypt citizens visiting Burkina Faso can be issued a visa on their arrival at a Burkina Faso airport.
  • This visa allows the traveller to stay in the country for 30 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 Egypt 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  that they have enough money to last them throughout their 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 Egypt. There are international airports in Cairo, Hurghada, St Catherine, Aswan, Marsa Alam and Alexandria.
  • Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airways, Air France, EgyptAir, Asky Airlines and Turkish Airlines are airlines that fly from Egypt to Burkina Faso.
  • The estimated flight time from Cairo, Egypt to Burkina Faso is 5 hours, 21 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 while others are Catholics, 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 Egypt 3 hours ahead of Cape Verde
  • Common staples in Burkina Faso include sorghum, millet, rice, maize, nuts and potatoes. bamenda, brochettes, and sause gombo are common dishes in Burkina Faso.
  • The power and socket plug used in Burkina Faso is of Type C and E. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burkina Faso a developed country?

Burkina Faso is a developing, landlocked Sub-Saharan country with limited natural resources and western standards.

What does Burkina Faso mean?

The former French colony, Burkina Faso means “Land of Incorruptible People” was adopted in 1984.

Are there mosquitoes in Burkina Faso?

Yes, there is a prevalent population of malaria-carrying mosquitoes in Burkina Faso. You are advised to carry mosquitoes nets and repellents while visiting the country.

What other languages are spoken in Burkina Faso?

While French is the official language of Burkina Faso, Mossi is the most widely spoken language as it is spoken by nearly 40% of the country's population. 

What is the climate of Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso has a primarily tropical climate with two very distinct seasons. In the rainy season, the country receives between 600 and 900 millimetres (23.6 and 35.4 in) of rainfall.