Burkina Faso visa requirements for Somalis

Travel and visa requirements

Burkinabe Visa is not required for Somalis

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Somalia citizens visiting Burkina Faso are granted visa upon arrival if they intend to stay for a duration of 30 days or less.
  • Visitors 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 Somalia 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 Mogadishu, Somalia to Burkina Faso is 7 hours, 9 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.
  • Although there is a diversity of religion in Burkina Faso, Islam is the most prominent with minority religion such as 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 Somalia is 3 hours ahead of Burkina Faso.
  • The popular staple foods 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

What does Burkina Faso mean?

The former French colony, Burkina Faso means “Land of Incorruptible People". The name was adopted in 1984.

Are there mosquitoes in Burkina Faso?

Yes, there is a prevalent population of malaria-carrying mosquitoes in Burkina Faso. You are advised to carry mosquitoes nets and repellents while visiting the country.

Is Burkina Faso a developed country?

Burkina Faso is a developing, landlocked Sub-Saharan country with limited natural resources and western standards.