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

Citizens of Sweden 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
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **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

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at a Burkina Faso point of entry** — Proceed to the visa on arrival counter at the airport or land border.
2. **Present required documents and pay fee** — Submit passport, photos, onward ticket, and vaccination certificate; pay the visa fee in cash.
3. **Receive visa stamp and enter** — Officer will issue a single-entry visa valid for up to 30 days upon approval.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)** (Identity): Must have at least 2 blank pages.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Burkina Faso.
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): One or two recent photos as required by the officer.
- **Visa fee payment (cash in local currency or Euros)** (Supporting): Exact amount varies; have small denominations.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Supporting, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter, if available.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Mandatory for entry; show proof at the border.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival may be denied if you do not have all required documents.
- Cash payment is required; credit cards may not be accepted.
- Always check with the nearest embassy for the latest fees and rules.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity or blank pages** — Ensure passport is valid for at least six months with at least two blank pages.
- **Lack of onward ticket or yellow fever certificate** — Carry printed proof of return/onward travel and a valid yellow fever vaccination card.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 21 days.

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

Government fee: F CFA 47,000.

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

Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity); Return or onward ticket; Passport-size photographs; Visa fee payment (cash in local currency or Euros); Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Proof of accommodation.

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

At least 6 months.

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