Burkina Faso visa requirements for Libyans

Travel and visa requirements

Burkinabe Visa is not required for Libyans

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Libyans intending to visit Burkina Faso can obtain a visa on arrival  for a stay duration of 30 days.
  • Visas can be obtained at Ouagadougou International Airport.
  • An original passport with at least six months validity, having at least 2 blank pages and a national ID is required
  • The passports are expected to carry blank pages necessary for entry stamps.
  • Visitors are expected to hold proof of yellow fever vaccination to be presented on arrival at the airport.
  • A visitor is expected to have an onward or return ticket as well as a proof of accommodation, which could be a confirmed hotel booking or an invitation letter from a host.
  • They are also required to tender proof of sufficient funds.
  • Visitors would be denied entry into the country if they can not tender the appropriate documents.
  • Visitors are not restricted from importing either local or foreign currencies provided the imported amounts are declared on arrival.
  • There are certain restrictions placed on the quantity of alcohol and tobacco visitors can bring into the country.
  • A maximum amount of 200 cigarettes, 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars and 250g of tobacco is allowed.
  • For visitors coming into the country with pets, such pets are to be accompanied by veterinary certificates.
  • These certificates should show proof of rabies vaccination given not less than 3 weeks and not more than 6 months prior to arrival and statement that no case of rabies has occurred in Libya for 60 days prior to arrival.
  • No tax is levied upon visitors upon arrival at the airport.
  • Penalties for using, possessing or trafficking illegal drugs in Burkina Faso are severe.
  • Legs are a very sexual part of the body in the country, so female and male visitors are advised to wear long trousers at all times.
  • The import of certain endangered species of plant, live animals and their products is prohibited/ restricted. 
  • The estimated flight time from Ivory Coast to Burkina Faso is 3 hours, 29 minutes.
  • The power plugs and sockets used in Burkina Faso are types C and E with the standard voltage and frequency being  220 V and 50 Hz respectively.
  • The West African Franc (CFA) is the currency officially used in Burkina Faso.
  • Burkina Faso is a multilingual country with French being the official language.
  • The country was formerly known as Upper Volta, until it gained its independence from France in 1960.
  • Burkina Faso adopts the use of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) which is why Libya is 2 hours ahead of Burkina Faso
  • The constitution of Burkina Faso provides for freedom of religion. However,Islam is the predominant religion in the country.
  • Burkina Faso possesses a tropical climate  with two distinct climates that alternate between a short rainy season and a long dry season. 
  • Due to its location in the hinterland and within the confines of the Sahara, the country’s climate is prone to strong seasonal and annual variation.
  • The Burkinabe are very polite people and would extend a hand for a handshake when they meet visitors.
  • Subsistence farming is very common in Burkina Faso and about 80% of the country's population is involved in it.
  • The national dish in Burkina Faso is Rizau Gras. It is basically meat and rice with a stew mix of chillies and tomatoes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the major religion in Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso is a religiously diverse society. However, Islam is the predominant religion and about 89% of the country's population are Christians.   

What was Burkina Faso previously called?

The country was formerly called Republic of Upper Volta. It was renamed Burkina Faso in 1984.

How safe is Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso is one of the safest countries in West Africa. However, in  big cities such as Ouagadougou, visitors should watch out for pickpockets and purse snatchers.