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Burkina Faso Visa for Kenya Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

Kenyan citizens can obtain an e-visa for Burkina Faso online via visaburkina.com; fee approximately EUR 73 (about USD 80), processing around 72 hours, valid for a single entry of up to 30-90 days.

Guide last updated September 24, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay, scanned bio page
  • Recent digital passport-size photo
  • Confirmed round-trip flight itinerary
  • Proof of accommodation in Burkina Faso
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory, as both Kenya and Burkina Faso are yellow fever risk countries)
  • Valid payment card for the online fee
  • Email address to receive the e-visa approval

Visa types

  • Short-stay e-visa (single entry): up to 30 days, fee approximately EUR 73
  • Long-stay e-visa (single entry): up to 90 days, fee approximately EUR 96
  • Business e-visa: similar validity options, may require an additional invitation letter from a Burkinabe company

How to apply online

  • Create an account and complete the application form on visaburkina.com, Burkina Faso's official e-visa portal
  • Upload your passport bio page, photo, yellow fever certificate and travel itinerary
  • Pay the visa fee online by credit or debit card
  • Receive your e-visa approval by email within approximately 72 hours
  • Print the e-visa and present it with your passport and yellow fever certificate on arrival at Ouagadougou airport or a land border

Fees & processing time

  • Short-stay (30 days) e-visa fee: approximately EUR 73
  • Long-stay (90 days) e-visa fee: approximately EUR 96
  • No separate service fee when applying directly through the official portal
  • Standard processing time: approximately 72 hours
  • Express processing (where offered): 24-48 hours for an additional fee

Tips for Kenya travelers

  • Apply at least a week before travel to allow for processing and any requests for additional documents
  • Common rejection reasons: unclear photo, missing yellow fever certificate, mismatched passport details
  • Print at least two copies of your e-visa approval in case of an internet or printer issue on the day of travel
  • Given regional security conditions, check current travel advisories and register with the Kenyan mission covering Burkina Faso before departure

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.