Finland passport → Burkina Faso
Do Finnish citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Finnish passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Burkina Faso for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as eVisa. Confirm on the official website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Burkina Faso at a glance
- Capital
- Ouagadougou
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Languages
- French
- Calling code
- +226
- Region
- Western Africa
Burkina Faso for other passports
- FinlandVisa on arrival30 days
IndiaeVisa
United StatesNo admission
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa-free
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Western Africa for Finnish passport holders
Cabo VerdeVisa-free30 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
SenegalVisa-free90 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival30 days
BenineVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa
GuineaeVisa90 days
Common questions
Do Finnish citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Finnish passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Burkina Faso for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Finnish citizens stay in Burkina Faso?
Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Finnish citizens visit without a visa?
159 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Finland passport ranks #5 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Finnish citizens (edited 10 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Burkina Faso before you travel.