Burkina Faso
In the heart of West Africa, Burkina Faso’s creative spirit endures in its languages, arts, and Sahelian rhythms.
Overview
French is the connective thread in Burkina Faso, but Moore, Dioula, Fulfulde, and other languages animate daily life. Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso anchor a landscape of savanna and Sahel, where music, art, and tradition remain vibrant amid shifting regional realities.
At a glance
Languages
- French(Official)
- Fula(Official)
- English(Recognized)
Population23,025,776
CurrencyWest African CFA Franc (XOF)
1 XOF = 0.001777 USD
1 USD = 562.88 XOF
Popular places
Burkina Faso
Entry requirements
Visa and residency reference data is available for Tourist / Visa Waiver.
Tourist / Visa Waiver
- Short-Stay eVisa
Burkina Faso electronic visa route for entry and stay under 90 days, using the official eVisa platform to submit information and make the online payment.
- 90 days
Sources
Languages
- French(Official)495,000 speakers
- Fula(Official)1,755,000 speakers
- English(Recognized)
Sources
- Country language reference
Safety
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Burkina Faso.
Canada
Avoid all travel
Advisory effective · Verified
Avoid all travel to Burkina Faso due to the threat of terrorism, the risk of kidnapping, and the unstable political situation.
United Kingdom
FCDO advises against all travel
Advisory effective · Verified
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). FCDO advises against all travel to Burkina Faso. This is due to the threat of terrorist attacks and terrorist kidnap, and the unstable political situation in the country.
United States
Level 4Do Not Travel
Advisory effective · Verified
Do not travel to Burkina Faso for any reason due to crime, kidnapping, terrorism, and health. Do not travel to Burkina Faso for any reason. U.S. government employee travel restrictions U.S. government employees working in Burkina Faso are not allowed to travel outside of Ouagadougou due to safety risks. Personnel are discouraged from nighttime travel to the Balkiui and Rayongo (also known as Dayongo) neighborhoods of Ouagadougou’s Arrondissement 11. Americans in Burkina Faso are strongly advised to take the same precautions. Crime State of Emergency Violent crime is common throughout Burkina Faso. Crimes include kidnapping, assault, armed robbery, home invasion, and carjacking especially during local holidays and seasonal events. Roadblocks, including those set up by armed groups, occur
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