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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ถ Does an Iraqi need a visa for Burkina Faso ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ซ?

e-Visa

Yes, online (e-Visa). Iraqi 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 Iraqi citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Burkina Faso or its official government website before you travel.

โš  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 ยท Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF, Fr) ยท Official languages: French ยท Calling code: +226

Plugs and voltage

Some of your plugs fit (C); for type G plugs bring a travel adapter for Burkina Faso's sockets (C, E). Mains voltage differs (Burkina Faso: 220 V; Iraq: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ€“240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

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The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ซ Burkinabe passport holders visiting Iraq: Burkinabe passport holders need a visa for Iraq, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Iraqi passport at a glance

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15visa on arrival
45e-Visa
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Questions

Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?

Iraqi 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 Iraq?

Burkinabe passport holders need a visa for Iraq, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.