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🇨🇮 Does an Ivorian need a visa for Burkina Faso 🇧🇫?
No. Ivorian passport holders can visit Burkina Faso without a visa; the border officer decides how long you may stay.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Ivorian 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
Visa-free entry lets you arrive with a valid passport and pass border control without applying in advance.
The permitted length of stay is set at the border; ask the officer if it is not stamped in your passport.
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 · Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF, Fr) · Official languages: French · Calling code: +226
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Ivory Coast (C, E) works with sockets in Burkina Faso. Mains voltage differs (Burkina Faso: 220 V; Ivory Coast: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering Burkina Faso →
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 Ivory Coast:
- Embassy of Ivory Coast in Burkina Faso · 01 BP 20 · burkinafaso.diplomatie.gouv.ci
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
The other way round
🇧🇫 Burkinabe passport holders visiting Ivory Coast: Burkinabe passport holders can visit Ivory Coast without a visa for up to 90 days.
The Ivorian passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Ivorian passport holders can visit Burkina Faso without a visa; the border officer decides how long you may stay.
Does a Burkinabe need a visa for Ivory Coast?
Burkinabe passport holders can visit Ivory Coast without a visa for up to 90 days.