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π°πͺ Does a Kenyan need a visa for Burkina Faso π§π«?
Yes, online (e-Visa). Kenyan 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 Kenyan 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
You need a travel adapter: Burkina Faso uses plug types C, E, Kenya uses G. Mains voltage differs (Burkina Faso: 220 V; Kenya: 240 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100β240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering Burkina Faso β
Easier destinations near Burkina Faso for Kenyan passport holders
- π§π― Benin β Visa-free 90 days
- π¬π² Gambia β Visa-free 90 days
- π¬π Ghana β Visa-free 60 days
- π¨π» Cape Verde β Visa on arrival
- π¬πΌ Guinea-Bissau β Visa on arrival
- π²π± Mali β Visa on arrival
- π³π¬ Nigeria β Visa on arrival
- πΈπ³ Senegal β Visa on arrival
The other way round
π§π« Burkinabe passport holders visiting Kenya: Burkinabe passport holders do not need a visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.
The Kenyan passport at a glance
All destinations for Kenya passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for Burkina Faso β
Questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Kenyan 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 Kenya?
Burkinabe passport holders do not need a visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.