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title: Burkina Faso visa for citizens of Panama
description: "Citizens of Panama need a visa for Burkina Faso and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 90 days. Fee: $100. Processing: 5–10 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Burkina Faso visa for citizens of Panama

Citizens of Panama 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.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · Visa · Tourist / Business (up to 90 days)
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** 5–10 days
- **Government fee:** $100
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statement for last 3 months showing sufficient balance

## How to apply

1. **Contact embassy / make appointment** — Schedule an appointment at the Embassy of Burkina Faso in your jurisdiction (e.g., Washington, D.C. for Panama citizens).
2. **Prepare documents** — Gather all required documents listed above.
3. **Attend appointment in person** — Submit application, provide biometrics (fingerprints and photo), and pay visa fee.
4. **Wait for processing** — Processing typically takes 5–10 business days.
5. **Collect visa & passport** — Return to the embassy to collect your passport with visa (or by courier if arranged).

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages)** (Travel)
- **Completed visa application form** (Supporting): Obtain from embassy or download online
- **Two recent passport-size photographs (white background)** (Supporting)
- **Return flight reservation or itinerary** (Travel)
- **Hotel booking or invitation letter from host in Burkina Faso** (Travel)
- **Bank statement for the last 3 months** (Financial)
- **Travel health insurance covering the entire stay** (Supporting)
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate (International Certificate of Vaccination)** (Supporting): Mandatory for entry
- **Visa fee receipt** (Supporting): Pay at embassy or as instructed
- **Employment letter or proof of occupation** (Employment)

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient funds for stay (no set amount specified)
- Bank statement

Bank statement must be recent (last 3 months) and show adequate funds.

## Good to know

- Biometric appointment is mandatory; no walk-ins allowed without appointment.
- Visa conditions may change; confirm latest requirements with embassy before applying.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application form** — Double-check all fields and submit the correct version.
- **Insufficient financial proof** — Provide clear bank statements showing sufficient balance.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Include confirmed flight reservation.
- **Missing required vaccinations (yellow fever)** — Obtain yellow fever vaccine and carry the certificate.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Panama need a visa for Burkina Faso and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: Visa · Tourist / Business (up to 90 days).

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Government fee: $100.

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

Typically 5–10 days.

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

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages); Completed visa application form; Two recent passport-size photographs (white background); Return flight reservation or itinerary; Hotel booking or invitation letter from host in Burkina Faso; Bank statement for the last 3 months; and 4 more.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Burkina Faso visa for every passport](/visa/burkina-faso)
- [Every destination for Panama passport holders](/visa/passport/panama)