Burkina Faso visa from Algeria
Last verified: July 2026 (visaburkina.bf source)
Do you need a visa for Burkina Faso from Algeria?
Yes, but ⭐ since September 2025, African passports pay no visa fee for Burkina Faso — so Algerians pay no visa fee. The e-Visa is still required, 100% online at visaburkina.bf — OuiVisa can handle this. ⚠️ A yellow-fever certificate is mandatory on entry. For formal study, it is a consular visa via the Burkinabè mission.
Official source: visaburkina.bf
At a glance
⚠️ Security: much of the country is advised against (Sahel terrorism threat) — check official travel advisories before any travel.
- Main type
- e-Visa (online)
- Visa fee (Algeria)
- 0 — African passport (since 09/2025)
- System
- 100% online (visaburkina.bf)
- OuiVisa processing
- Online (Track B)
- Yellow fever
- Certificate mandatory on entry
- Passport
- valid ≥ 6 months
- Formal study
- Consular visa (mission — Track A)
- Onward travel
- Proof required
Choose your purpose of travel
Required documents (e-Visa)
- Passport (valid ≥ 6 months, 2 blank pages)
- Online e-Visa form (visaburkina.bf) + scanned passport page
- Digital photo (white background)
- Yellow-fever vaccination certificate (mandatory to enter)
- Proof of accommodation (hotel or invitation letter)
- Round-trip flight booking (proof of onward travel)
- Proof of funds for the stay
How to apply, step by step
- 1Complete the e-Visa online
On visaburkina.bf (official portal).
- 2Visa fee: 0 (African passport)
Since September 2025, African passports pay no visa fee.
- 3Submit the file
Scanned passport + photo + accommodation + round-trip flight.
- 4Receive your e-Visa by email
An authorisation to print and present on entry.
- 5Yellow-fever vaccine + travel
The yellow-fever certificate is required on arrival.
By purpose of travel
Burkina Faso tourist e-Visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need to visit Burkina Faso as a tourist from Algeria?
For tourism, Algerians do an e-Visa — 100% online, with a $0 visa fee (African passport since Sept 2025). You need a valid passport, a yellow-fever certificate, proof of onward travel and funds. Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso… OuiVisa can do it for you.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Scanned passport page + digital photo
- Yellow-fever certificate
- Round-trip flight + accommodation
Burkina Faso business e-Visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need for a business trip to Burkina Faso from Algeria?
For meetings, trade shows or negotiations in Burkina Faso (cotton, gold, agri), Algerians do an e-Visa for business — 100% online, $0 visa fee (African passport), no paid work. A letter from the Burkinabè host company helps the file. Yellow-fever certificate mandatory.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Scanned passport page + digital photo
- Letter from the Burkinabè host company
- Yellow-fever certificate + round-trip flight
Questions about this purpose
Can I work on the e-Visa?
No. It covers business-visitor activities (meetings, trade shows), not paid work — which needs a work permit (outside scope).
Burkina Faso family visit e-Visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need to visit a relative in Burkina Faso from Algeria?
To visit family or friends in Burkina Faso, the e-Visa (visit purpose) works — 100% online, $0 visa fee (African passport). Give the host's address and provide the yellow-fever certificate. OuiVisa can do it for you.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Scanned passport page + digital photo
- Host address / invitation letter
- Yellow-fever certificate + round-trip flight
Questions about this purpose
Do I need an invitation?
A host invitation letter strengthens the file; the host's address is requested.
Burkina Faso medical e-Visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need for medical treatment in Burkina Faso from Algeria?
For treatment in Burkina Faso, Algerians do an e-Visa for a medical purpose with a letter from the Burkinabè hospital (appointment + estimate) and proof of funds. 100% online, $0 visa fee, yellow-fever certificate mandatory. OuiVisa can do it for you.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Scanned passport page + digital photo
- Letter from the Burkinabè hospital (appointment + estimate)
- Medical records + proof of funds
- Yellow-fever certificate
Questions about this purpose
What medical documents are required?
A letter from the Burkinabè hospital (appointment + estimate) and your medical records with your Algerian doctor's recommendation.
Short study in Burkina Faso from Algeria
Which visa do you need for a short course in Burkina Faso from Algeria?
For a short course (within the e-Visa), an e-Visa may suffice — 100% online, $0 visa fee. Note: a formal program needs a consular visa via the Burkinabè mission — see the long-stay study page. Yellow-fever certificate mandatory.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Scanned passport page + digital photo
- Enrolment / course letter (short)
- Yellow-fever certificate + round-trip flight
Questions about this purpose
Do I need a consular visa?
No for a short course (e-Visa). A formal program needs a consular visa — see the dedicated page.
Transit in Burkina Faso from Algeria
Do you need a transit visa for Burkina Faso?
An airside transit at Ouagadougou (without clearing immigration, in the international zone) generally needs no visa. To leave the airport or enter Burkina Faso, an e-Visa applies (visaburkina.bf, $0 visa fee for an African passport, 100% online). The yellow-fever certificate is required on entry. Check per your connection.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Valid passport
- Onward ticket (connecting flight)
- Yellow-fever certificate (if entering)
Questions about this purpose
Do I need a visa to transit through Burkina Faso?
Not for an airside transit (international zone). As soon as you enter, an e-Visa is required ($0 visa fee).
Fees (e-Visa)
| Visa fee (African passport) | 0 (since September 2025) |
| Online bank charges | varies |
| Yellow-fever vaccination | per centre |
⭐ Good news: since September 2025, holders of African passports pay no visa fee for Burkina Faso — Algeria being African, Algerians pay no visa fee. The e-Visa is still required: apply 100% online at visaburkina.bf (the only official portal). ⚠️ A yellow-fever vaccination certificate is mandatory to enter Burkina Faso (yellow-fever country). Passport valid ≥ 6 months + proof of onward travel. Study / work go through a consular visa + residence card. Confirm on visaburkina.bf.
Frequently asked questions
Do Algerians pay a visa fee for Burkina Faso?
No: since September 2025, African passports are exempt from the visa fee for Burkina Faso. The e-Visa is still required, though (online application, $0 visa fee). OuiVisa can handle this.
Do I need a yellow-fever vaccine?
Yes, mandatory: Burkina Faso is a yellow-fever country and requires a valid vaccination certificate on entry, regardless of where you come from.
How do I avoid scams?
The only official site is visaburkina.bf. Copycat sites charge for the e-Visa even though the visa fee is $0 for African passports. OuiVisa uses the official portal.
Is the e-Visa really free?
The visa fee is $0 for African passports; possible bank or service charges may apply.
What about formal study?
It is a consular visa via the Burkinabè mission; the residence card is referred to a licensed adviser.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. Issuance is at the Burkinabè authorities' discretion; OuiVisa (or a partner agency) prepares and submits the file, but approval is not guaranteed.
Ready to do your Burkina Faso e-Visa online?
OuiVisa fills the official Burkinabè portal and submits your e-Visa ($0 visa fee for an Algerian passport) — check before submission.
Start my e-Visa onlineVisa application assistance — short and long stay, including study. OuiVisa does not provide immigration advice, residency, family reunification, work-permit or settlement services; for these we refer you to a licensed adviser. Visa issuance is at the competent authority's discretion; approval is not guaranteed.
