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Burkina Faso Visa for Pakistan Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

Pakistani citizens can obtain an e-Visa for Burkina Faso online via visaburkina.com; fee is around USD 60-90, with approval typically within 72 hours.

Guide last updated October 19, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry into Burkina Faso.
  • Digital passport photo (JPEG, white background, uploaded during the online application)
  • Scanned copy of the passport bio-data page
  • Confirmed return/onward flight itinerary
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory for entry into Burkina Faso)
  • Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
  • No biometrics are collected online; fingerprinting may occur on arrival at Ouagadougou airport
  • Travel health insurance is recommended

Visa types

  • e-Visa Short Stay (Tourist/Business): single entry, valid for up to 30 days, fee approximately USD 60
  • e-Visa Multiple Entry: valid up to 90 days with multiple entries, fee approximately USD 90, typically for business travelers
  • Transit e-Visa: for short layovers requiring entry, fee approximately USD 50

How to apply online

  • Apply through the official e-visa portal at visaburkina.com.
  • Register an account and fill in the online application form with passport and travel details
  • Upload the passport scan, photo, yellow fever certificate and flight itinerary
  • Pay the visa fee online by card (USD)
  • Receive the e-Visa approval by email as a PDF within the stated processing window
  • Print the approval and present it with your passport and yellow fever certificate at the port of entry; an entry stamp is issued on arrival

Fees & processing time

  • Short-stay e-Visa fee: approximately USD 60 (about PKR 16,800)
  • Multiple-entry e-Visa fee: approximately USD 90
  • No separate VFS/BLS fee, as the e-Visa is processed entirely online
  • Standard processing time: 72 hours
  • An expedited option may be available for an extra fee on the same portal for urgent travel

Tips for Pakistan travelers

  • Apply at least 1-2 weeks before travel to leave room for any requests for additional documents
  • Common rejection reasons: missing yellow fever certificate, unclear photos, or incomplete travel details
  • Carry both a printed and digital copy of the e-Visa approval and the yellow fever certificate, as both are checked on arrival
  • French is the administrative language in Burkina Faso; having key documents also available in French can help if questioned
  • Extensions of stay can be requested at the Directorate of Immigration in Ouagadougou before the e-Visa expires

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.