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π»πͺ Does a Venezuelan need a visa for Burkina Faso π§π«?
Visa on arrival. Venezuelan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Burkina Faso, usually at the airport or land border.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Venezuelan citizens on 2026-10-04. 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
A visa on arrival is issued at the port of entry. Expect a fee, a passport photo and sometimes proof of onward travel and accommodation.
Not every airport or land border issues it, and some nationalities are sent to secondary checks; confirm the entry point before you travel.
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, Venezuela uses A, B. Mains voltage differs (Burkina Faso: 220 V; Venezuela: 120 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 Venezuelan passport holders
- π§πΌ Botswana β Visa-free 90 days
- πΈπ¨ Seychelles β Visa-free 90 days
- πΏπ¦ South Africa β Visa-free 90 days
- π°πͺ Kenya β ETA required
The other way round
π§π« Burkinabe passport holders visiting Venezuela: Burkinabe passport holders need a visa for Venezuela, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Venezuela before travelling.
The Venezuelan passport at a glance
All destinations for Venezuela passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for Burkina Faso β
Questions
Do Venezuelan citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Venezuelan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Burkina Faso, usually at the airport or land border.
Does a Burkinabe need a visa for Venezuela?
Burkinabe passport holders need a visa for Venezuela, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Venezuela before travelling.