DR Congo passport → Burkina Faso

Do Congolese citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?

Visa on arrival30 days

Congolese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Burkina Faso for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa.

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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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

DR CongoVisa on arrival30 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 Congolese passport holders

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

Common questions

Do Congolese citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?

Congolese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Burkina Faso for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

How long can Congolese citizens stay in Burkina Faso?

Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

How many countries can Congolese citizens visit without a visa?

41 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The DR Congo passport ranks #85 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.