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title: Burkina Faso visa for citizens of Ireland
description: "Citizens of Ireland 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 Ireland

Citizens of Ireland 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 · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 21 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** F CFA 47,000
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay (e.g., cash, credit card, bank statement)

## How to apply

1. **Prepare required documents** — Gather passport, photos, onward ticket, proof of accommodation, proof of funds, and yellow fever certificate.
2. **Travel to Burkina Faso** — Arrive at an international airport or land border that offers visa on arrival services.
3. **Proceed to visa on arrival counter** — Upon arrival, go to the designated visa on arrival desk before immigration.
4. **Complete application form** — Fill out the visa on arrival application form provided at the counter.
5. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Hand over the form, passport, photos, and supporting documents; pay the visa fee (usually cash in local currency or EUR/USD).
6. **Receive visa sticker and proceed to immigration** — Once processed, the visa is affixed to your passport; proceed to immigration for entry.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
- **Two passport-size photographs** (Identity): Standard passport photo size, white background.
- **Completed visa application form** (Supporting): Obtain and fill out at the port of entry.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Burkina Faso.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel reservation or address of stay may be requested.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Cash, traveler's checks, or bank statement showing ability to support stay.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Mandatory for entry to Burkina Faso.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent of ~$100 per day of intended stay
- Cash
- Traveler's checks
- Bank statement

Amount may be verified at discretion of immigration officer.

## Good to know

- The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Burkina Faso due to the political and security situation in the country.
- Visa on arrival rules and fees change frequently; confirm with the nearest Burkinabe embassy or official sources before travel.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months).** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned departure date.
- **Missing or insufficient supporting documents (e.g., no onward ticket).** — Prepare and carry all required documents as listed above.
- **Adverse security situation / entry denied at border.** — Check travel advisories and consider alternative routes; entry permission is at the discretion of the immigration officer.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Ireland can get a visa on arrival in Burkina Faso. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days).

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

Up to 21 days.

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

Government fee: F CFA 47,000.

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

Passport; Two passport-size photographs; Completed visa application form; Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; and 1 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

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