Visa application / entry requirements: Burkina Faso

AUTHORITY

SERVISUM Berlin

all German States, independent of residence

E-VISA

Germans and other nationalities are entitled to apply for a so-called e-visa (electronic visa) online.

The visa is valid for up to 90 days for multiple entries.

We do NOT recommend applying for e-visas, as they are issued slowly or not at all. Please send us the original documents for regular paper visas.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL VISA CATEGORIES

FOR REGULAR VISA

  • visa application form (2x)
    twice, see on the right

  • passport
    original, at least valid for 6 months after journey

  • two passport pictures
    original, biometric, photo requirements

  • yellow fever vaccination
    e.g. copy of vaccination certificate

  • proof of accommodation
    e.g. hotel reservation

  • proof of entry and exit
    e.g. flight reservation
  • overseas health insurance

    non-German applicants
  • current residence registration (Meldebescheinigung) (if EU citizen) or
  • valid residence permit for Germany (if not EU citizen)


    FOR TOURIST VISA

    see minimum requirements above

    FOR BUSINESS VISA

    additional to minimum requirements above

    • letter of invitation 
      from Company in Burkina Faso

    • company letter 
      from employer in Germany (sample)

HANDLING TIME (nlow)
Minimum one calender week.
embassy closed on Wednesdays


Website of embassy: http://www.konsulat-burkina-faso.de/



Please attach the SERVISUM-Order Form to your assignment for regular visa.

 
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