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

Citizens of Norway 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
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 21 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** F CFA 47,000
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay required at immigration discretion.

## How to apply

1. **Prepare required documents** — Ensure passport valid 6+ months, have onward ticket, yellow fever vaccine card, and cash for visa fee.
2. **Arrive at port of entry (airport/land border)** — Proceed to the immigration/VOA counter before passport control.
3. **Complete arrival card and visa application form** — Fill out the forms provided on arrival; have passport photos ready.
4. **Submit documents and pay visa fee** — Hand over passport, forms, photos, and fee (cash USD or XOF) to immigration officer.
5. **Receive visa sticker and stamp** — Visa is affixed to passport; max stay is 30 days (single entry).
6. **Proceed to passport control** — Show visa stamp and onward ticket to complete entry.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport with at least 6 months validity** (Identity)
- **Completed arrival/departure card (provided on board or at border)** (Travel)
- **Visa application form (filled on arrival)** (Supporting)
- **Passport-size photographs (2)** (Identity): Usually 2 recent photos.
- **Proof of onward/return ticket** (Travel)
- **Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or address)** (Travel, optional): May be requested at border.
- **Proof of sufficient funds (cash or bank statement)** (Financial, optional): Immigration may request evidence.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Mandatory for entry into Burkina Faso.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient funds for intended stay
- Cash
- Bank statement

Amount not specified; at immigration's discretion.

## Good to know

- Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory; proof may be checked.
- Visa on arrival may be refused if all documents are not provided.
- Have exact fee in cash (USD or XOF) to avoid delays.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Book a confirmed return or onward ticket before travel.
- **Missing yellow fever vaccination certificate** — Get vaccinated and carry the International Certificate of Vaccination.
- **Insufficient funds or suspicious purpose of visit** — Carry enough cash/bank statement and clearly state tourist purpose.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 21 days.

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

Government fee: F CFA 47,000.

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

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity; Completed arrival/departure card (provided on board or at border); Visa application form (filled on arrival); Passport-size photographs (2); Proof of onward/return ticket; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; and 2 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

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