Burkina Faso passport → Taiwan
Do Burkinabe citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Burkinabe passport holders need a visa for Taiwan, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as eVisa (30 days). Confirm on the official website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Taiwan at a glance
- Capital
- Taipei
- Currency
- New Taiwan dollar (TWD)
- Languages
- Chinese
- Calling code
- +886
- Region
- Eastern Asia
Taiwan for other passports
- Burkina FasoVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmirateseVisa30 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa-free14 days
Nearby in Eastern Asia for Burkinabe passport holders
Hong KongVisa-free14 days
MacaoVisa on arrival30 days- ChinaVisa required
JapanVisa required
MongoliaVisa required
North KoreaVisa required
South KoreaVisa required
Common questions
Do Burkinabe citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Burkinabe passport holders need a visa for Taiwan, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Burkinabe citizens stay in Taiwan?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Burkinabe citizens get a visa on arrival in Taiwan?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Burkinabe citizens visit without a visa?
55 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Burkina Faso passport ranks #72 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Burkinabe citizens (edited 28 Mar 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Taiwan before you travel.