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Burkina Faso: wat je moet weten voor vertrek

Het belangrijkste

  • 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.

Inreis en visa

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.

Online aankomstformulieren en vergunningen

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

Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗, fichedevoyage.gov.bf ↗, diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗, gov.uk ↗

Geld

Vooral contant geld. Kaarten worden zelden geaccepteerd.

Apple Pay — geen gegevens · Google Pay — geen gegevens

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

Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: travel.gc.ca ↗

Regels en verboden

Verboden

  • Photographing sensitive installations.

Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden

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

Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: travel.gc.ca ↗

Cultuur en kleding

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

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

Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: travel.gc.ca ↗

Klimaat

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

Per maand
  • januari: Jan: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • februari: Feb: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • maart: Mar: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • april: Apr: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • mei: May: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • juni: Jun: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • juli: Jul: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • augustus: Aug: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • september: Sep: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • oktober: Oct: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • november: Nov: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • december: Dec: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.

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

Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: travel.gc.ca ↗

Wat mee te nemen

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

Praktisch

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

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

Verkeer: rechts rijden

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

Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: tcs.ch ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.