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π§π· Does a Brazilian need a visa for Burkina Faso π§π«?
Yes, online (e-Visa). Brazilian passport holders need a visa for Burkina Faso, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Rule updated from Wikipedia's βVisa requirements for Brazilian citizensβ (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed Visa on arrival. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Burkina Faso or its official government website before you travel.
β U.S. State Department travel advisory for Burkina Faso: Level 4: Do Not Travel (updated 4 May 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.
Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Burkina Faso at a glance
Capital: Ouagadougou Β· Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF, Fr) Β· Official languages: French Β· Calling code: +226
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (C); for type N plugs bring a travel adapter for Burkina Faso's sockets (C, E). Mains voltage differs (Burkina Faso: 220 V; Brazil: 127/220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100β240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
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Your embassy in Burkina Faso
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Burkina Faso, contact the embassy of Brazil:
- Embassy of Brazil in Burkina Faso Β· Parcelle 20, Lot 38, Section F, Zone A Ouaga 2000 Β· uagadugu.itamaraty.gov.br
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Burkina Faso for Brazilian passport holders
- π¨π» Cape Verde β Visa-free 30 days
- πΈπ³ Senegal β Visa-free 90 days
- π¬πΌ Guinea-Bissau β Visa on arrival
- πΈπ± Sierra Leone β Visa on arrival
The other way round
π§π« Burkinabe passport holders visiting Brazil: Burkinabe passport holders need a visa for Brazil, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Brazil before travelling.
The Brazilian passport at a glance
All destinations for Brazil passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for Burkina Faso β
Questions
Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Brazilian passport holders need a visa for Burkina Faso, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Does a Burkinabe need a visa for Brazil?
Burkinabe passport holders need a visa for Brazil, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Brazil before travelling.