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Burkina Faso : à savoir avant de partir

L’essentiel

  • FCDO advises against all travel because of terrorism, kidnapping and political instability.
  • A visa is required. Apply online or through the Burkinabe embassy in Brussels; carry a yellow fever certificate. Complete the online fiche de voyage before entry and exit.
  • Cash is the main payment method. Cards have limited use outside Ouagadougou; bring small notes.

Entrée et visas

British citizen passport: A visa is required. Apply online or through the Burkinabe embassy in Brussels; carry a yellow fever certificate. Complete the online fiche de voyage before entry and exit. Check the linked immigration guidance for other nationalities and purposes.

Formulaires et autorisations en ligne

  • Fiche de voyage ↗ obligatoire
    Complete online before both entry and exit; retain the QR code. · All passengers

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗, fichedevoyage.gov.bf ↗, diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗, gov.uk ↗

Argent

On paie surtout en espèces. Cartes rarement acceptées.

Apple Pay — pas de données · Google Pay — pas de données

  • Cash is the main payment method. Cards have limited use outside Ouagadougou; bring small notes.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗

Règles et interdictions

Interdit

  • Photographing sensitive installations.

Lois que les visiteurs enfreignent sans le savoir

  • Check customs restrictions before bringing medicines, drones or wildlife products.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗

Culture et tenue

Religion: Respect local religious traditions; ask before entering places of worship.

Tenue: Ask your hosts about appropriate clothing for community visits and religious sites.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗

Climat

June–October is the main rainy season; floods can disrupt roads and services, including in Ouagadougou.

Mois par mois
  • janvier: Jan: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • février: Feb: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • mars: Mar: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • avril: Apr: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • mai: May: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • juin: Jun: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • juillet: Jul: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • août: Aug: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • septembre: Sep: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • octobre: Oct: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • novembre: Nov: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • décembre: Dec: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.

Meilleure saison : No tourism recommendation while official advice is against travel; check the linked regional restrictions.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗

À emporter

  • Copies of travel documents
  • An adapter compatible with your accommodation
  • Medicines with their prescription documents

Pratique

Prises: Confirm socket type and supply voltage with your accommodation before packing.

Eau: Use a safe drinking-water supply; ask locally before drinking tap water.

Circulation: à droite

Assurance: Arrange insurance for your itinerary and planned activities, including medical evacuation where needed.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: tcs.ch ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

Les règles d’entrée changent. Avant le voyage, consultez le site de l’ambassade ou du service d’immigration du pays.