Visa facts checked against official sources on 1 October 2026
Burkina Faso visa requirements for Indians: overview
Indian passport holders need a visa for Burkina Faso. Visas are requested and paid for online through the official e-Visa portal.
Required documents
The official source lists these documents:
- Valid passport
- Completed, dated and signed application form
- Two recent colour photos on a white background, 3.5 × 4.5 cm
- Proof of the reason for your stay
- Medical certificate stating you have no contagious disease
- Health insurance covering your stay
- Stamp duty payment receipt
Burkina Faso visa fees
| Option | Who it is for | Official fee |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | Tourism; a hotel reservation is required | 33,000 F CFA single entry; 55,000 F CFA multiple entry |
| Conference, studies, training or visit visa | Events, courses and private visits | 55,000 F CFA single entry; 71,500 F CFA multiple entry |
| Business visa | Business trips | 77,000 F CFA single entry; 93,500 F CFA multiple entry |
| Cooperation visa | Cooperation missions | 44,000 F CFA single entry; 79,500 F CFA multiple entry |
| Express visa | Urgent travel | 104,500 F CFA |
Fees are in CFA francs (F CFA), which are fixed to the euro at about 656 to €1, so the single-entry tourist visa is roughly €50.
How to apply
- Create an application on the official portal, visaburkina.bf.
- Upload your documents and choose the visa type.
- Pay the fee online.
- Travel with the printed e-Visa and your supporting documents.
Processing time
The portal does not state processing times; the express visa exists for urgent travel.
Before you apply
- Visa rules and fees change. Confirm them on the official site listed below before you pay or book.
- Incomplete applications and missing documents are the most common cause of delay.
- False information can lead to refusal and affect later applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Indian passport holders need a visa for Burkina Faso. Visas are requested and paid for online through the official e-Visa portal.
Valid passport; Completed, dated and signed application form; Two recent colour photos on a white background, 3.5 × 4.5 cm; Proof of the reason for your stay; Medical certificate stating you have no contagious disease; Health insurance covering your stay; Stamp duty payment receipt.
Tourist visa: 33,000 F CFA single entry; 55,000 F CFA multiple entry. Conference, studies, training or visit visa: 55,000 F CFA single entry; 71,500 F CFA multiple entry. Business visa: 77,000 F CFA single entry; 93,500 F CFA multiple entry. Cooperation visa: 44,000 F CFA single entry; 79,500 F CFA multiple entry. Express visa: 104,500 F CFA. Fees are in CFA francs (F CFA), which are fixed to the euro at about 656 to €1, so the single-entry tourist visa is roughly €50.
The portal does not state processing times; the express visa exists for urgent travel.
Official sources
The visa facts on this page come from these official pages, checked on 1 October 2026.
For visa options, validity and a fuller walk-through, see the Burkina Faso visa guide.