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Burkina Faso Visa for Egypt Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

Egyptian citizens can get a Burkina Faso e-Visa online through visaburkina.com before travel; fee around USD 68, processing about 72 hours.

Guide last updated October 17, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival date, with a scanned copy
  • Digital passport-style photo (JPEG, white background)
  • Confirmed return flight itinerary
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host invitation)
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory for entry)
  • Valid debit/credit card to pay the e-visa fee online

Visa types

  • Short-stay e-Visa: single entry, valid for 30 days from date of issue, fee around USD 68
  • Multiple-entry e-Visa: for business or frequent travelers, valid up to 90 days, higher fee around USD 131
  • Transit e-Visa: for short layovers, lower fee and reduced documentation

How to apply online

  • Visit the official portal at visaburkina.com
  • Create an account, fill in personal and travel details, and upload the required documents
  • Pay the e-visa fee online by card
  • Receive the approved e-Visa by email as a PDF - print it and carry it along with your passport and yellow fever certificate
  • Present the printed e-Visa and supporting documents on arrival at Ouagadougou airport or a land border

Fees & processing time

  • Single-entry e-Visa fee: approximately USD 68
  • Multiple-entry e-Visa fee: approximately USD 131
  • Standard processing time: 72 hours
  • No separate express option is advertised; apply early during peak travel periods

Tips for Egypt travelers

  • Apply at least a week before departure to allow for processing delays
  • Common rejection reasons: blurry photo uploads, passport with less than 6 months validity, missing yellow fever certificate
  • Keep the yellow fever certificate with your travel documents at all times - it is checked separately from the visa
  • Print at least two copies of the e-Visa approval in case of digital access issues at the border

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.