🇧🇫 Burkina Faso visa requirements for Mauritanian citizens
No visa needed — Mauritanian citizens can stay in Burkina Faso visa-free for up to 90 days.
Entry rules for Mauritania passport holders
Holders of a valid passport from Mauritania can travel to Burkina Faso for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 90 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.
The 90-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Burkina Faso, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.
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 Mauritanian passport ranks #157 worldwide, opening 53 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (25 visa-free, 27 with a visa on arrival and 1 with an eTA). Burkina Faso is one of them.
In the other direction, Burkinabe citizens traveling to Mauritania face a different rule: visa on arrival.
Across Western Africa as a whole, 12 of 15 destinations are open to Mauritanian 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 Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
No visa needed — Mauritanian citizens can stay in Burkina Faso visa-free for up to 90 days.
How long can Mauritanian citizens stay in Burkina Faso without a visa?
Mauritanian citizens can stay in Burkina Faso for up to 90 days visa-free. Longer stays require a visa or residence permit arranged in advance.
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: Visa-free · 90 days for Mauritanian 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.
More of Africa for Mauritanian passport holders
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.