🇧🇫 Burkina Faso Tourist Visa
The Burkina Faso tourist visa is a visa category designed for Turkish citizens who plan to travel to the country for tourism purposes. Holders of Ordinary (bordo), Special (green), and Service (grey) passports are subject to the visa procedure in order to enter Burkina Faso. Holders of Diplomatic (black) passports are exempt from visas for trips not exceeding 90 days.
Tourist visa applications for Burkina Faso are not accepted by the Honorary Consulate in Istanbul. The authority to evaluate and finalize Burkina Faso tourist visa applications belongs solely to the Embassy of Burkina Faso in Ankara. Applications can be made as single-entry or multiple-entry for periods of 3 months, 6 months, or 1 year. Tourist visa procedures are usually completed within an average of 2 working days; however, this period may be extended due to workload, missing documents, or official holidays.
📌 Required Documents for a Burkina Faso Tourist Visa
The following documents must be prepared for a Burkina Faso tourist visa:
- Visa Application Form: Must be completed accurately, truthfully, and in full, then signed. The form can be filled out in Turkish or French.
- Passport: Must be valid for at least 1 year after the end of the trip. Photocopies of the pages containing identity information must be attached.
- Photographs: Two biometric passport-sized photographs with a white background are required.
- Invitation or Hotel Reservation: An invitation letter from Burkina Faso must be obtained or hotel reservation documents must be presented.
📝 Important Notes
For Burkina Faso tourist visa applications, it is essential that the documents are prepared completely and submitted with accurate information. Applications made with incomplete or incorrect information may result in visa refusal. Since applications are only evaluated by the Embassy of Burkina Faso in Ankara, it is recommended to plan your application according to your travel dates.