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title: Burkina Faso visa for citizens of Costa Rica
description: "Citizens of Costa Rica need a visa for Burkina Faso and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $55. Processing: 3–5 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Burkina Faso visa for citizens of Costa Rica

Citizens of Costa Rica need a visa for Burkina Faso and can apply online for an eVisa.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Application site: https://applicant.visaburkina.bf/

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** 3–5 days
- **Government fee:** $55
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statement showing sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Visit the official eVisa portal** — Go to https://applicant.visaburkina.bf/ and create an account
2. **Complete the online application form** — Fill in personal, passport, and travel details accurately
3. **Upload required documents** — Upload digital copies of passport photo, passport data page, accommodation, flight, bank statement, and vaccination certificate
4. **Pay the visa fee online** — Pay USD 55 via credit/debit card or other accepted methods
5. **Submit application and wait for processing** — Processing takes 3–5 business days
6. **Receive eVisa by email** — Approved eVisa is sent as a PDF; print a copy to present on arrival

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity)** (Identity): Must have at least two blank pages
- **Passport-size photograph (recent, white background)** (Identity): Digital photo uploaded during application
- **Completed online application form** (Identity): Fill out on the official eVisa portal
- **Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)** (Travel): Must cover entire stay
- **Round-trip flight itinerary or onward ticket** (Travel): Confirmed reservation showing entry and exit
- **Bank statement (last 3 months)** (Financial): Sufficient funds for the trip
- **Travel insurance (covering medical expenses)** (Supporting, optional): Recommended but not mandatory
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required for entry into Burkina Faso

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient for stay (not specified)
- Bank statement (last 3 months)

Must show enough funds for accommodation and expenses

## Good to know

- eVisa is valid for a single entry only; exit and re-entry require a new visa.
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry; carry the original.
- Passport must have at least 6 months validity from date of arrival.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application form** — Double-check all fields before submission
- **Insufficient funds or unclear bank statement** — Provide a recent statement with clear balance and transactions
- **Missing required documents (e.g., yellow fever certificate)** — Upload all mandatory documents as per checklist
- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Renew passport before applying

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Costa Rica need a visa for Burkina Faso?

Citizens of Costa Rica need a visa for Burkina Faso and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: eVisa · Tourist (30 days).

### How long can citizens of Costa Rica stay in Burkina Faso?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Burkina Faso visa cost for citizens of Costa Rica?

Government fee: $55.

### How long does Burkina Faso visa processing take?

Typically 3–5 days.

### What documents do citizens of Costa Rica need for Burkina Faso?

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity); Passport-size photograph (recent, white background); Completed online application form; Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter); Round-trip flight itinerary or onward ticket; Bank statement (last 3 months); and 2 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Burkina Faso?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

Applications go through https://applicant.visaburkina.bf/. Check that you are on the government's site before you pay.

## Sources

- [applicant.visaburkina.bf](https://applicant.visaburkina.bf/)

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