Burkina Faso visa requirements for Malians

Travel and visa requirements

Burkinabe Visa is not required for Malians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Mali citizens visiting Burkina Faso are not required to apply for a visa.
  • This visa allows the traveller to stay in the country for 90 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 Mali 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.
  • The estimated flight time from Bamako, Mali to Burkina Faso is 1 hour, 19 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 religions in Burkina Faso. Islam is the most prominent while thers 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 means that there is no time difference between Mali and Burkina Faso.
  • 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 travel to Burkina Faso?

If you are in Burkina Faso, please avoid large crowds and leave immediately to ensure safety while visiting the country.

What does Burkina Faso mean?

A former French colony, it gained independence as Upper Volta in 1960. The name Burkina Faso which means “Land of Incorruptible People,” was adopted in 1984.

What is Burkina Faso known for?

Burkinabes are known as among the most honest folk in Africa. Burkina is an excellent destination for anyone interested in seeing a beautiful West African country and exploring African culture and music.

Is Burkina Faso a poor or rich country?

A poor country even by West African standards, landlocked Burkina Faso has suffered from recurring droughts and military coups. Burkina Faso, which means "land of honest men", has significant reserves of gold, but the country has faced domestic and external concern over the state of its economy and human rights.

What is the main religion in Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso is a religiously diverse society with Islam being the dominant religion and the vast majority of Muslims in Burkina Faso are Malikite Sunni, deeply influenced by Sufism.