🇧🇫 Burkina Faso visa requirements for Japanese citizens
Japanese citizens need an e-visa for Burkina Faso, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Japan passport holders
Before traveling to Burkina Faso, Japanese citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Burkina Faso government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Burkina Faso immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Japanese passport ranks #12 worldwide, opening 164 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (117 visa-free, 38 with a visa on arrival and 9 with an eTA). Burkina Faso is not among them — it is one of the 16 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
In the other direction, Burkinabe citizens traveling to Japan face a different rule: visa required.
Across Western Africa as a whole, 7 of 16 destinations are open to Japanese travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Burkina Faso
- Capital
- Ouagadougou
- Region
- Western Africa
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (Fr)
- Languages
- French
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Frequently asked questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Japanese citizens need an e-visa for Burkina Faso, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Japanese citizens apply online for entry to Burkina Faso?
Yes. Burkina Faso offers an online e-visa for Japan passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Burkina Faso?
The currency in Burkina Faso is the West African CFA franc (Fr). The capital city is Ouagadougou.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Japanese citizens traveling to Burkina Faso. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Burkina Faso embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.