Get a Burkina Faso Visa

1. When is the best time to apply for my Burkina Faso visa? The best time to apply for your Burkina Faso visa is 1-2 months before your travel date.
2. Do I have to send you my passport to get a Burkina Faso visa? Is it safe to send a passport? You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Burkina Faso visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa requests cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application and passport to A Briggs in a secure way, using a traceable courier such as FedEx, UPS, Express Mail or Certified Mail.

Business Visa Application Requirements for a Burkina Faso Visa

1. Passport

   You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:

   • Be valid for the next six months
   • Have at least one blank visa page (amendments and endorsement pages cannot be used to fulfill this requirement)
   • Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way

   If your passport does not meet these requirements, please contact A Briggs at 800-806-0581 for further details.

2. Photographs

   You must provide two color, passport-type photographs that meets the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high-quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • Be two inches by two inches
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither eyeglasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photos should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive tape or staples

3. Business Cover Letter

   You are required to provide a Business Cover Letter from your U.S.-based company. All letters must be printed on company letterhead that displays a U.S. mailing address. Use the included sample Business Cover Letter to complete your letter.

4. Visa Application Form

   You must provide two fully completed copies of the visa application forms found in this kit. The application forms must:

   • Include answers for all fields
   • Display your full name as it appears in your passport
   • Be signed

5. Vaccination Certificate

   You must provide your Yellow Fever vaccination certificate.

6. A Briggs Order Form

   Provide the A Briggs Order Form included in this kit.

Tourist Application Requirements for a Burkina Faso Visa

1. Passport

   You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:

   • Be valid for the next six months
   • Have at least one blank visa page (amendments and endorsement pages cannot be used to fulfill this requirement)
   • Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way

   If your passport does not meet these requirements, please contact A Briggs at 800-806-0581 for further details.

2. Photographs

   You must provide two color, passport-type photographs that meets the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high-quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • Be two inches by two inches
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither eyeglasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photos should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive tape or staples

3. Visa Application Form

   You must provide two fully completed copies of the visa application forms found in this kit. The application forms must:

   • Include answers for all fields
   • Display your full name as it appears in your passport
   • Be signed

4. Vaccination Certificate

   You must provide your Yellow Fever vaccination certificate.

5. Hotel Confirmation

   You must provide a confirmation of your hotel accommodations. Your confirmation must:

   • Include your intended dates of stay
   • Display your full name

6. A Briggs Order Form

   Provide the A Briggs Order Form included in this kit.