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πŸ‡¬πŸ‡Ή Does a Guatemalan need a visa for Burkina Faso πŸ‡§πŸ‡«?

e-Visa

Yes, online (e-Visa). Guatemalan 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 Guatemalan 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

You need a travel adapter: Burkina Faso uses plug types C, E, Guatemala uses A, B. Mains voltage differs (Burkina Faso: 220 V; Guatemala: 120 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

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The other way round

πŸ‡§πŸ‡« Burkinabe passport holders visiting Guatemala: Burkinabe passport holders need a visa for Guatemala, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Guatemala before travelling.

The Guatemalan passport at a glance

81visa-free
3ETA
31visa on arrival
30e-Visa
53visa required

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Questions

Do Guatemalan citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?

Guatemalan 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 Guatemala?

Burkinabe passport holders need a visa for Guatemala, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Guatemala before travelling.