Burkina Faso visa requirements for Kenyans
Travel and visa requirements
Burkinabe Visa is not required for Kenyans
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- Kenyans hoping to visit 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 full days.
- Travellers are required to have a passport valid for 6 months beyond their stay in Burkina Faso. The passport should have two blank pages for visa stamping.
- Visitors from Kenya will be required to show proof of yellow fever vaccination before entry into Burkina Faso. Visitors are advised to be vaccinated 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 Kenya. There are international airports in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa.
- Kenya Airways, Ethiopia Airways, Air France and Turkish Airlines are airlines that fly from Kenya to Burkina Faso.
- The estimated flight time from Nairobi to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso is 11 hours, 20 minutes, 23 hours, 25 minutes from Kisumu (making 2 stops), and from Mombasa, it is 14 hours, 5 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 Catholicisms, 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 Kenya three hours ahead in time.
- 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
What do you call someone from Burkina Faso?
Citizens of Burkina Faso are called Burkinabe.
How long can Kenyans stay in Burkina Faso without a visa?
Visitors from Kenyan can stay in Burkina Faso for up to 30 days without a visa.
What is the capital of Burkina Faso?
The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou. It is also the country's administrative, communications, cultural and economic centre.
What religions are practiced in Burkina Faso?
Islam, Christianity and traditional religion are the major religions of Burkina Faso.
What language is spoken in Burkina Faso?
French is Burkina Faso's official language, but there are over seventy other indigenous languages spoken too.
Is Burkina Faso in West Africa?
Yes, Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa.