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🇧🇫 Burkina Faso visa requirements for North Korean citizens

e-Visa

North Korean citizens need an e-visa for Burkina Faso, which can be applied for online before traveling.

Entry rules for North Korea passport holders

Before traveling to Burkina Faso, North Korean citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Burkina Faso government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Burkina Faso immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

How this compares

The North Korean passport ranks #187 worldwide, opening 40 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (9 visa-free, 29 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Burkina Faso is not among them — it is one of the 109 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.

In the other direction, Burkinabe citizens traveling to North Korea face a different rule: visa required.

Across Western Africa as a whole, 6 of 16 destinations are open to North Korean travelers without arranging a visa in advance.

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About Burkina Faso

Capital
Ouagadougou
Region
Western Africa
Currency
West African CFA franc (Fr)
Languages
French

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Frequently asked questions

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?

North Korean citizens need an e-visa for Burkina Faso, which can be applied for online before traveling.

Can North Korean citizens apply online for entry to Burkina Faso?

Yes. Burkina Faso offers an online e-visa for North Korea passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.

What currency is used in Burkina Faso?

The currency in Burkina Faso is the West African CFA franc (Fr). The capital city is Ouagadougou.

Is this information up to date?

Current status: e-Visa for North Korean citizens traveling to Burkina Faso. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Burkina Faso embassy or immigration authority before booking.

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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.