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πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ή Does an Ethiopian need a visa for Burkina Faso πŸ‡§πŸ‡«?

e-Visa

Yes, online (e-Visa). Ethiopian passport holders need a visa for Burkina Faso, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Ethiopian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Burkina Faso or its official government website before you travel.

⚠ 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, E, F); for type J, L plugs bring a travel adapter for Burkina Faso's sockets (C, E).

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Easier destinations near Burkina Faso for Ethiopian passport holders

The other way round

πŸ‡§πŸ‡« Burkinabe passport holders visiting Ethiopia: Burkinabe passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, usually at the airport or land border.

The Ethiopian passport at a glance

13visa-free
0ETA
28visa on arrival
48e-Visa
109visa required

All destinations for Ethiopia passport holders β†’ Β· Who needs a visa for Burkina Faso β†’

Questions

Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?

Ethiopian 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 Ethiopia?

Burkinabe passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, usually at the airport or land border.