Burkina Faso visa requirements for Thais
Travel and visa requirements
Basic Travel Requirements for Thais visiting Burkina Faso
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Burkinabe Visa.
- A Thai passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stickers.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents or legal guardians have to sign the application form.
- Recently taken passport-sized photographs (45 mm x 35 mm) in size and taken against a white background.
- A complete travel document.
- Proof of financial status to cover your expenses while in the country.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight tickets.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to the home country.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel to Burkina Faso.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Burkina Faso Visa for Thais
Facts about Burkina Faso
Types of Burkina Faso Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 4 Business days | 90 Days |
| Business visa | 4 Business days | 90 Days |
General Requirements for Burkina Faso Visa
- A Thai passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stickers.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents or legal guardians have to sign the application form.
- Recently taken passport-sized photographs (45 mm x 35 mm) in size and taken against a white background.
- A complete travel document.
- Proof of financial status to cover your expenses while in the country.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight tickets.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to the home country.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel to Burkina Faso.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Burkina Faso Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements
- The Burkinabe tourist visa is a visa issued to Foreigners visiting Burkina Faso for tourism, sight-seeing, vacation or visitation.
- Burkina Faso tourist visa is valid for a period of 90 days.
- Applicants who wish to extend their stay due to some reasons must contact the head office of the national police in Ouagadougou.
- A passport with six months validity and two blank pages for visa stamps is required.
- Two recently taken passport-sized photographs 35X45mm in size and taken on an all-white background is required.
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover your entire period of stay.
- Proof of accommodation in Burkina Faso.
- A letter of invitation from a friend or relative in the country.
- A certificate of yellow fever vaccination is required.
- There is no currency restriction for entry and exit in Burkina Faso. However, applicants are required to own sufficient funds to cover their expenses while in the country.
- A certificate of good conduct.
- Proof of civil status.
Burkina Faso Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements
- The Burkinabe business visa is a visa issued to foreigners who intend to visit Burkina Faso for business purposes.
- Thailand citizens who intend to visit Burkina Faso for business conferences, exhibitions, trade fairs or business meetings can apply for this visa.
- A valid passport with at least six months validity remaining and two blank pages for visa stamps is required.
- A completely filled and signed Burkinabe business visa application form is required.
- Two passport-sized photographs taken against a white background is required.
- A letter of invitation from the host company in Burkina Faso is required. The letter must be written on the company's letterhead and must state the type of business transaction to be conducted while in Burkina Faso.
- A business cover letter stating the purpose and duration of your visit to Burkina Faso.
- Onward/return tickets or confirmed itinerary.
- A certificate of yellow fever vaccination.
- A travel medical insurance valid for the duration of your stay in the country is required.
- Either the business partner in Burkina Faso or the applicant's employer in Thailand must state coverage for the applicant's expenses while traveling to Burkina Faso, a letter must be submitted to this effect.
- Proof of accommodation in Burkina Faso.
- Bank statements to show proof of financial status.
- A letter from the applicant's employer stating awareness of the business trip and showing the applicant's current job position in the company and his monthly salary.
- Foreigners in Burkina Faso should be aware that photographing airports, military barracks and government vicinity is a violation of law.
Burkina Faso Visa Fees
Visa Type
Sub Types
Visa Fees
Tourist visa
140.00 (USD)
Business visa
140.00 (USD)
Burkina Faso Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Thailand
Location
Address
Bangkok
CTI Holding Co. Ltd. CTI Tower, 191/1 Ratchadapisek Road, Klong Taey Bangkok 10110 Thailand
anusak@cti.co.th
(+66) 2261-1000
What was the formal name of Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso was a former French colony and it was formally called Upper Volta till it gained independence in 1960. The name Burkina Faso, which means “Land of Incorruptible People,” was adopted in 1984.
Is it safe to travel to Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso is one of the safest country to visit in West Africa. However, Foreigners are advised to be aware of thieves in the big city. Violent assault is rare and you should always take precautions when travelling.
What language is spoken in Burkina Faso?
French is the official language spoken in Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso is a multilingual country and an estimated 70 languages are spoken there, of which about 66 are indigenous. The Mossi language (Mossi: Mòoré) is spoken by about 40% of the population, mainly in the central region around the capital of Burkina Faso.
What food do they eat in Burkina Faso?
Burkinabé cuisine, the cuisine of Burkina Faso, is similar to the cuisines in many parts of West Africa and is based on staple foods of sorghum, millet, rice, fonio, maize, peanuts, potatoes, beans, yams and okra. Rice, maize and millet are the most commonly eaten grains.