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Burkina Faso Visa for Canada Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

Canadian citizens need an e-Visa for Burkina Faso — apply online at visaburkina.com; fee is about USD 73 (single entry), processing typically 72 hours.

Guide last updated September 29, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date, with at least 2 blank pages
  • A digital passport-style photo (color, plain white background)
  • Scanned photo page of your passport
  • Proof of onward/return travel (flight itinerary)
  • Proof of accommodation in Burkina Faso
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory for entry)
  • Travel health insurance is recommended given the security and health context
  • No biometrics required online; fingerprints may be taken on arrival at the airport

Visa types

  • The Burkina Faso e-visa system offers:
  • Tourist e-visa: single entry, valid for a stay of up to 30 days, must be used within 90 days of issue
  • Business e-visa: single or multiple entry options for professional visits, similar validity window
  • Multiple-entry e-visa: available at a higher fee for frequent travelers
  • Longer stays, work, or study require a separate long-stay visa applied for in person at a Burkina Faso diplomatic mission, since Burkina Faso has no consular presence in Canada — applications typically route through the nearest mission (e.g., in the United States or France) or are handled entirely online via the e-visa system.

How to apply online

  • Apply at the official portal, visaburkina.com, run by the Burkinabe government
  • Create an account, complete the form with passport, travel, and accommodation details
  • Upload your photo, passport scan, and yellow fever certificate
  • Pay online by credit card, about USD 73 for a single-entry tourist e-visa
  • Processing typically takes 72 hours, though can extend to 5–7 days during high demand
  • Print the approval PDF and carry it along with your passport and yellow fever certificate; some travelers report needing to show the printed approval at check-in and on arrival

Fees & processing time

  • Single-entry e-visa fee: approximately USD 73
  • Multiple-entry e-visa: higher fee, typically USD 130–150
  • No separate service center fee since the application is made directly on the government portal
  • Standard processing: about 72 hours
  • No official express service; apply at least 2 weeks ahead given the security situation can affect processing capacity

Tips for Canada travelers

  • Check Canadian government travel advisories before booking — parts of Burkina Faso have advisories against non-essential or all travel due to security conditions
  • Apply for the yellow fever vaccination well ahead of your trip, as it is both a visa document requirement and an entry requirement
  • A common rejection reason is a missing or inconsistent yellow fever certificate — ensure the name matches your passport exactly
  • Register with Global Affairs Canada's registration service before travel given the security context
  • Since Burkina Faso has no embassy in Canada, keep a printed copy of your e-visa approval, as connectivity to verify it online may be unreliable at the airport

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.