Burkina Faso visa requirements for Senegaleses

Travel and visa requirements

Burkinabe Visa is not required for Senegaleses

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Senegal citizens visiting Burkina Faso are not required to apply for a visa.
  • Entry stamps allow the traveller to stay for at least 30 days as determined by the embassy.
  • 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 Senegal will be required to show proof of Yellow Fever vaccination before entry into Burkina Faso and 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 entire stay in the country.
  • Travellers are to also provide proof of accommodation for their stay in the country.
  • The estimated flight time from Dakar, Senegal to Burkina Faso is 2 hours, 35 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 and there are about seventy other indigenous languages.
  • Although there is a diversity of religion in Burkina Faso, Islam is the most prominent and other religions include Catholicism, Protestantism and traditional beliefs.
  • 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) hence, there is no time difference between Senegal 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 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 poor country?

A poor country even by West African standards, landlocked Burkina Faso has suffered from recurring droughts and military coups but still has the potentials to develop.

What does Burkina-faso mean?

A former French colony which 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 most known for?

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

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.

What food is commonly eaten in Burkina-Faso?

Some of the common food eaten in Burkina Faso are Babenda (Stew of fish, fermented beans and cabbage or spinach), Tô (Mashed sorghum or millet that is the traditional carbohydrate of all meals), Rizgras (Rice cooked with meat, tomatoes and onion) and Pouletbicyclette (A grilled chicken dish popular across West Africa, served with carrots and potatoes).

What currency is used in Burkina-Faso?

The official currency of Burkina Faso is the West African CFA franc. The Central African Franc is similar to the West African franc but is used in former colonies of French in the central African region. The two currencies share the CFA abbreviation but differ in their ISO codes. The Central African Franc is coded XAF.