Burkina Faso passport → Congo
Do Burkinabe citizens need a visa for the Congo?
Visa on arrival
Burkinabe passport holders can get a visa on arrival in the Congo. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
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Congo at a glance
- Capital
- Brazzaville
- Currency
- Central African CFA franc (XAF)
- Languages
- French, Kikongo, Lingala
- Calling code
- +242
- Region
- Middle Africa
Congo for other passports
- Burkina FasoVisa on arrival
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa required
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Middle Africa for Burkinabe passport holders
Central African RepublicVisa-free90 days
ChadVisa-free90 days
CamerooneVisa
DR CongoeVisa7 days
Equatorial GuineaeVisa
GaboneVisa90 days
Sao Tome and PrincipeeVisa
AngolaVisa required
Common questions
Do Burkinabe citizens need a visa for the Congo?
Burkinabe passport holders can get a visa on arrival in the Congo. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Burkinabe citizens stay in the Congo?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
How many countries can Burkinabe citizens visit without a visa?
55 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Burkina Faso passport ranks #72 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.