Burkina Faso Passport:
Visa-Free Countries & Entry Rules
Abroad Travel Guide – 98 destinations open to Burkina Faso passport holders without a visa arranged in advance.
Burkina Faso passport holders can currently enter 31 destinations visa-free (including simple eTA authorisations), receive a visa on arrival in 25 countries and apply online for an e-Visa in 42. An embassy visa is still required for 99 destinations. The full breakdown by category is below, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26. Select another passport to compare, and wherever a second citizenship or residency could strengthen your passport, we will show you the way.
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Select the passport you actually travel with – your citizenship, or the country of your current residence permit. Your passport check will instantly sort every destination into five entry categories. Countries marked with the green icon have citizenship or residency programs available through Abroad Mobility.
without arranging
a visa in advance
Bangladesh90 days
Barbados90 days
Benin90 days
Cape Verde
Central African Republic90 days
Chad90 days
Dominica21 days
Ecuador90 days
Gambia90 days
Ghana90 days
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Haiti90 days
Hong Kong14 days
Ivory Coast90 days
KenyaeTA
Liberia
Mali
Micronesia30 days
Morocco90 days
Niger
Nigeria
Philippines30 days
Rwanda30 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines30 days
Senegal90 days
Seychelles90 days
Sierra Leone
Singapore30 days
Togo
Tunisia90 daysEnter with just your passport, no visa needed. Some destinations require a simple electronic travel authorization (eTA). Permitted stay length is shown for each country.
Bolivia
Burundi
Cambodia
Comoros
Congo
Djibouti
Ethiopia
Iran
Laos
Macao
Madagascar
Maldives
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibia
Nepal
Nicaragua
Palau
Saint Lucia
Samoa
Sri Lanka
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
TuvaluA visa is issued when you land, usually a short form and a fee right at the border. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Albania
Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bhutan
Botswana
Cameroon
Colombia
Cuba
DR Congo
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Gabon
Georgia
Indonesia
Iraq
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Lesotho
Libya
Malawi
Malaysia
Moldova
Oman
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Qatar
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Sao Tome and Principe
Somalia
South Korea
South Sudan
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Thailand
Uganda
United Arab Emirates
Vietnam
Zambia
ZimbabweApply online before you travel; approval usually arrives within a few days by email. No embassy visit needed, you land with the document ready.
Afghanistan
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Argentina
Armenia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
China
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Egypt
Eritrea
Estonia
Fiji
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
India
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kuwait
Latvia
Lebanon
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mexico
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Myanmar
Nauru
Netherlands
New Zealand
North Korea
North Macedonia
Norway
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russia
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
Spain
Sudan
Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican
Venezuela
YemenA visa must be obtained before travelling, via an embassy or consulate of the destination country.
No destinations in this category.
Entry is currently not permitted for holders of this passport. Rules change; always verify before planning a trip.
About the Burkina Faso Passport
The Burkina Faso passport sits in the lower tier of the global ranking, at position 58. Holders can enter 31 destinations without a visa, and once visa on arrival and e-Visa access are added, total mobility reaches 98 destinations. Africa is by far the strongest region, with 21 visa-free destinations, while South America and Oceania offer just one each.
Among major destinations, France and the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Japan and China all require a visa arranged in advance. Australia and the United Arab Emirates can be reached with an e-Visa, and Singapore is visa-free. A further 99 countries still ask for a visa before travel. A second citizenship such as Malta Citizenship by Merit could add up to 87 destinations.
Visa-Free Access by Region
Burkina Faso passport holders can enter 31 destinations visa-free or with a simple eTA. Destinations with a green outline have residency or citizenship programs you can explore.
Europe 0
Asia 4
Africa 21
North America 4
South America 1
Oceania 1
How Burkina Faso Compares
| Passport | Rank | Mobility | Visa-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zambia | #56 | 100 | 42 |
| Benin | #57 | 99 | 33 |
| Rwanda | #57 | 99 | 30 |
| Tajikistan | #57 | 99 | 25 |
| Algeria | #58 | 98 | 22 |
 Burkina Faso | #58 | 98 | 31 |
| Guinea | #58 | 98 | 29 |
| Sao Tome and Principe | #58 | 98 | 26 |
| Sierra Leone | #58 | 98 | 40 |
| Togo | #58 | 98 | 30 |
| Madagascar | #59 | 97 | 29 |
The top-ranked Denmark passport (#1) opens 183 destinations, 85 more destinations than the Burkina Faso passport.
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Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can Burkina Faso passport holders visit without a visa?
Burkina Faso passport holders can visit 31 destinations visa-free (including destinations that only ask for an eTA), plus 25 with a visa on arrival and 42 with an e-Visa. That gives a mobility score of 98 out of 197 destinations, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26.
What is the Burkina Faso passport ranking?
The Burkina Faso passport ranks #58 in the Abroad Mobility passport ranking, a position shared with 5 other passports, with a mobility score of 98. The ranking covers 198 passports on 77 positions: passports with the same score share a position and the next score takes the next number. It counts destinations open visa-free, with an eTA, with a visa on arrival or with an e-Visa. The top-ranked passport is Denmark with 183 destinations.
Do Burkina Faso passport holders need a visa for the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada?
Schengen area (checked against France): visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. United Kingdom: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. United States: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Canada: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Always confirm the current rules with the official government source before you travel.
Which countries offer visa on arrival to Burkina Faso passport holders?
25 destinations issue a visa on arrival to Burkina Faso passport holders: Bolivia, Burundi, Cambodia, Comoros, Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Iran, Laos, Macao and 15 more. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Which countries require a visa for Burkina Faso passport holders?
Burkina Faso passport holders need a visa arranged in advance for 99 destinations, including United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, China, India and 91 more.
How can a Burkina Faso passport holder get a stronger second passport?
Citizenship by investment programs grant a second passport in return for an approved investment. For Burkina Faso passport holders, the programs in our database that add the most destinations are Malta Citizenship by Merit (+87 destinations, from USD $1,430,000, about 24 months), Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP (+77 destinations, from USD $272,000, about 6 months) and Antigua & Barbuda CIP (+75 destinations, from USD $265,000, about 6 months). Abroad Mobility can help you compare eligibility, timelines and the full process.
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