Ethiopia passport → Burkina Faso
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
eVisa (apply online)
Ethiopian passport holders need an eVisa for Burkina Faso. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
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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
Burkina Faso for other passports
- EthiopiaeVisa
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 Ethiopian passport holders
BeninVisa-free90 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival30 days
GhanaVisa on arrival30 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
SenegalVisa on arrival30 days
TogoVisa on arrival15 days
Côte d'IvoireeVisa
Common questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Ethiopian passport holders need an eVisa for Burkina Faso. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Ethiopian citizens stay in Burkina Faso?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Ethiopian citizens get a visa on arrival in Burkina Faso?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Ethiopian citizens visit without a visa?
41 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Ethiopia 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.