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πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ Does a Kenyan need a visa for Burkina Faso πŸ‡§πŸ‡«?

e-Visa

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 β€œVisa requirements for Kenyan citizens” (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.

⚠ 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 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 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

40visa-free
1ETA
25visa on arrival
37e-Visa
95visa required

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.