Burkina Faso visa requirements for Singaporeans

Travel and visa requirements

Burkinabe Visa is not required for Singaporeans

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • As a Singaporean citizen, you don't need visa for travelling to Burkina Faso as tourist. The maximum duration of stay is 30 days.
  • You are required to have a passport valid for 6 months beyond their stay in Burkina Faso. 
  • Your passport should have two blank pages for visa stamps at the port of entry.
  • You 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.   
  • You are required to provide proof  that they have enough money to last them throughout their stay in the country.
  • Travellers are to also provide proof of accommodation for their stay in the country.
  • The estimated flight time from Cairo, Egypt to Burkina Faso is 5 hours, 21 minutes.
  • West African CFA franc is Burkina Faso national currency. 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 variety of religion in Burkina Faso. Islam is the most prominent while others are Catholics, 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.
  • Public transport in Burkina Faso is possible through taxis, buses and trains.
  • Burkina Faso uses the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which puts Singapore 8 hours ahead of Burkina Faso.
  • The flight time from Singapore to Burkina Faso is 15 hours, 2 minutes
  • Common staples in Burkina Faso include sorghum, millet, rice, maize, nuts and potatoes. bamenda, brochettes, and sause gombo are common dishes in Burkina Faso.
  • In Burkina Faso, the power and socket plug used  is 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 in Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso is one of safest countries in West Africa. However, be aware of thieves in the big city. Violent assault is rare. You should always take precautions. 

How wealthy is Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso has the 24th-highest Gross Domestic Product  at Purchasing Power Parity  among other African countries (38.794 million International dollars). 

What do you call someone from Burkina Faso?

People from Burkina Faso are called Burkinabé (pronounced burr-KEE-na-bay).

What can I wear in Burkina Faso?

Traditionally, women wear a long cotton skirt wrapped at the waists.. Men's traditional clothing is a cotton shirt and trousers. Some wear embroidered robes, showing a Muslim influence.