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Burkina Faso Visa for Zambia Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

Zambian citizens can apply for Burkina Faso's e-visa online at visaburkina.com before travel; the tourist e-visa costs around USD 74-104 depending on duration and is typically approved within 72 hours.

Guide last updated October 30, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry, scanned and uploaded during the e-visa application
  • Completed online application form at visaburkina.com
  • Digital passport-style photo uploaded with the application
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host invitation) uploaded as a supporting document
  • Return or onward flight ticket
  • Proof of yellow fever vaccination (mandatory for entry into Burkina Faso)
  • Proof of sufficient funds for the stay, uploaded as a bank statement
  • No in-person biometrics required for the e-visa; biometrics may be captured on arrival

Visa types

  • Short-stay e-visa (tourism/business) - single entry, valid up to 30 days, fee around USD 74
  • Long-stay e-visa - valid up to 90 days, multiple entry option, fee around USD 104
  • Transit e-visa - for short stopovers, lower fee, typically single entry for a few days

How to apply online

  • Go to visaburkina.com and create an account
  • Fill in the online application with passport details, travel dates and upload the required documents (photo, passport scan, yellow fever certificate, accommodation proof)
  • Pay the e-visa fee online by card in USD or EUR
  • Processing typically takes up to 72 hours; you receive the approved e-visa by email as a PDF
  • Print the approved e-visa and present it along with your passport and yellow fever certificate on arrival at Ouagadougou or Bobo-Dioulasso airport

Fees & processing time

  • E-visa fee: approximately USD 74 (30-day single entry) or USD 104 (90-day multiple entry)
  • No separate service centre fee since the portal is official
  • Total estimated cost: USD 74-104 plus standard card payment charges
  • Standard processing time: up to 72 hours
  • No separate express option is advertised beyond standard online processing

Tips for Zambia travelers

  • Apply at least a week before travel to allow for processing delays beyond the standard 72 hours
  • A common rejection reason is a missing or expired yellow fever vaccination certificate - ensure it is valid before applying
  • Double-check passport details entered online, as mismatches with the passport cause delays at the border
  • Carry a printed copy of the e-visa approval, since some ports of entry still expect a physical document
  • Extensions of stay can be requested at the immigration office 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.