Burkina Faso visa requirements for Seychelloiss

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Seychelloiss visiting Burkina Faso

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Burkinabe Visa.

  • An international passport valid for at least six months. 
  • Two Burkina Faso application forms. 
  • Two recent 2x2 passport photos taken on a plain/light background.
  • A business cover letter from your employer or sponsoring company.
  • International certificate for yellow fever vaccination. 
  • A copy of return ticket to show intention of returning back home.
  •   A proof of accommodation whether with a host or a hotel.
  • A copy of the itinerary with up-to-date flight dates and travel arrangements.

Burkina Faso Visa for Seychelloiss

Facts about Burkina Faso

Museums, Archeological sites and National Parks are the prime destinations to visit in Burkina Faso. There are also lakes and rivers where tourists can come in contact with Crocodiles. Tourists in Burkina Faso are spoilt for choice on things to do while in Burkina Faso.
 
According to statistics in 2011, a total of 433,778 tourists visited the country.
 
There is a strict regulation on the export of items like masks, religious materials, and antiquities. You must get approval from the Ministry of Culture before you can go ahead and export these above-mentioned materials.
 
Homosexuality is illegal in Burkina Faso.

Types of Burkina Faso Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 4 business days 90 days to 180 days
Business visa 3 days to 4 days 90 days to 90 days

General Requirements for Burkina Faso Visa

  • An international passport valid for at least six months. 
  • Two Burkina Faso application forms. 
  • Two recent 2x2 passport photos taken on a plain/light background.
  • A business cover letter from your employer or sponsoring company.
  • International certificate for yellow fever vaccination. 
  • A copy of return ticket to show intention of returning back home.
  •   A proof of accommodation whether with a host or a hotel.
  • A copy of the itinerary with up-to-date flight dates and travel arrangements.
Burkina Faso Tourist visa Burkina Faso Business visa

Burkina Faso Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Burkina Faso tourist visa is meant for tourists coming to relax. 
  • Under this visa, holders can visit their  friends and relatives
  • The visa is valid for a period of 90-180 days which begins from the day of entry into Burkina Faso.
  • For extension, you are to visit the head office of the National Police in Ouagadougou. 
  • The visa can be applied on a single-entry and multiple-entry basis. 
  • A cover letter which  states  the purpose of  visit is required
  • The application form should be completely filled and N/A or none should be written where does not apply to you
  • Incomplete information may delay visa approval.
  • Yellow fever vaccination is to be done before you can gain entry into Burkina Faso. The medical certificate should not be more than nine months.
  • The visa takes 3 business days to process but rush visa can be processed within a day.
  • Taking photographs of airports, barracks and government offices is prohibited.
  • Holders of this visa cannot  work with this type of visa
  • Overstaying your visa is an offence. 
  • Any form of drug trafficking is punishable by law. Penalties are severe. 
  • Exports of items like masks, religious materials and antiquates are prohibited. 
  • You are not allowed to take photographs close to military borders or other government installations. 
  • Single and multiple entry visas are available upon arrival into Burkina Faso.
  • Credit cards are acceptable in larger hotels and restaurants. 
  • Travellers’ cheques are exchangeable in banks in Ouagadougou.

Burkina Faso Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Citizens of Seychelles can apply for a business visa to engage in commercial and trade activities.
  • The visa can be applied on a single-entry and multiple-entry basis.
  • Recent identical passport photographs are required.
  • No question in the application form should be left unanswered, if a question does not apply to you, fill the space with N/A or none.
  • The visa is valid for 3-6 months and can be extended.
  • A letter of invitation from the host company in Burkina Faso is required.
  • The letter should be printed on the company’s letter headed paper.
  • The invitation letter should include the following information:
  • All personal information of the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)
  • A document which states the purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) is to be submitted.
  • An invitation letter which also states the relationship between the host and the applicant is needed.

Burkina Faso Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

145.00 (USD)

Business visa

145.00 (USD)

Burkina Faso Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Seychelles

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Burkina Faso currently does not maintain an embassy in Seychelles. Citizens of Seychelles are advised to use the Embassy nearest to them for their applications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to work in Burkina Faso?

Burkina  Faso is a safe country, even one of the safest in West Africa. Violent assault is rare, and travellers are advised to take caution while touring the cities.

What can I wear in Burkina Faso?

The common clothing for women is long cotton skirts wrapped around the waists, while men wear cotton trousers and shirts.

What is the climate in Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso has a tropical climate. Its seasons are either sunny, hot or dry. 

What food can I eat in Burkina Faso?

Food eaten in Burkina Faso are mostly stapled foods like sorghum, millet, rice, fonio, maize, peanuts, potatoes, beans, yams and okra.