Central African Republic passport → Burkina Faso

Do Central African citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?

Visa-free entry90 days

Central African passport holders can visit Burkina Faso without a visa for up to 90 days.

What this means for your trip

Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.

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Burkina Faso at a glance

Capital: Ouagadougou
Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)
Languages: French
Calling code: +226
Region: Western Africa

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Burkina Faso for other passports

Central African RepublicVisa-free90 days
IndiaeVisa
United StatesNo admission
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa-free
PhilippineseVisa

Nearby in Western Africa for Central African passport holders

BeninVisa-free90 days
Côte d'IvoireVisa-free90 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
SenegalVisa-free90 days
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival
GhanaVisa on arrival30 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival30 days

Common questions

Do Central African citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?

Central African passport holders can visit Burkina Faso without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long can Central African citizens stay in Burkina Faso?

Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can Central African citizens get a visa on arrival in Burkina Faso?

You do not need one: entry is visa-free.

How many countries can Central African citizens visit without a visa?

49 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Central African Republic passport ranks #78 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.