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title: Burkina Faso visa for citizens of Iceland
description: "Citizens of Iceland can get a visa on arrival in Burkina Faso. Stay up to 21 days. Fee: F CFA 47,000. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Burkina Faso visa for citizens of Iceland

Citizens of Iceland can get a visa on arrival in Burkina Faso.

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

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 21 days
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** F CFA 47,000

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at a designated port of entry** — Present yourself at the visa-on-arrival counter at Ouagadougou or Bobo-Dioulasso airports (or land borders where service is available).
2. **Complete the visa application form** — Fill out the visa-on-arrival application form provided by immigration officers.
3. **Submit documents and photograph** — Hand over your passport, completed form, photo, and any supporting documents as requested.
4. **Pay the visa fee (cash only, in XOF or euros)** — Pay the required fee in cash at the counter.
5. **Receive visa sticker and collect passport** — The officer will affix the visa sticker into your passport and return it upon processing.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay)** (Identity): Must have at least one blank visa page.
- **Completed arrival/departure form** (Travel): Obtained on arrival or sometimes provided by airline.
- **Passport-sized photograph** (Identity): Usually one recent photo needed for visa sticker.
- **Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation)** (Travel, optional): May be requested to show onward arrangements.
- **Return/onward flight ticket** (Travel): Required as proof of exit from Burkina Faso.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Mandatory for entry; must be presented upon arrival.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May be asked to show cash, credit card, or bank statement for stay.

## Proof of funds

- Cash (XOF/EUR)
- Credit card
- Bank statement

Specific minimum amount not fixed; sufficient funds for intended stay must be evident.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is available only at Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso airports; check if land borders offer this service for your nationality.
- Only nationals of Iceland (Schengen) may obtain visa on arrival for Burkina Faso; conditions can change without notice.
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory; failure to present may result in denial of entry or quarantine.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months) or missing blank visa page** — Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay and has at least one blank page.
- **Lack of yellow fever vaccination certificate** — Obtain the Yellow Fever vaccine and bring the international certificate (ICVP) with you.
- **Inability to pay visa fee in cash or in the correct currency** — Carry enough cash in XOF or euros; no card payment is accepted at the visa on arrival counter.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Iceland need a visa for Burkina Faso?

Citizens of Iceland can get a visa on arrival in Burkina Faso. Visa type: Visa on Arrival.

### How long can citizens of Iceland stay in Burkina Faso?

Up to 21 days.

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

Government fee: F CFA 47,000.

### What documents do citizens of Iceland need for Burkina Faso?

Passport (valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay); Completed arrival/departure form; Passport-sized photograph; Return/onward flight ticket; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation); and 1 more depending on your situation.

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- [Burkina Faso visa for every passport](/visa/burkina-faso)
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