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Burkina Faso passport to United Arab Emirates
Burkina Faso passport holders need an eVisa for United Arab Emirates, applied for online before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
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Key facts
- United Arab Emirates lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Burkina Faso is not one of them.
- Burkina Faso passports get “eVisa” at 48 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, United Arab Emirates passports get “Visa free” in Burkina Faso.
Nearby passports travelling to United Arab Emirates
Open to Burkina Faso passports near United Arab Emirates
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 1 blank visa page
- Photo spec43 × 55 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
Burkina FasoUnited Arab Emirates- Typical duration
- 10.1 hours
- From
- OUA · BOY
- To
- DXB · AUH · SHJ
Usual hubs
Türkiye · 11.6 hours
France · 14 hours
Belgium · 14.2 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Burkina Faso
Country profile
Capital
Ouagadougou
Population
24.1 million
Area
274,200 km²
Currency
West African CFA franc XOF
Languages
French
Time zone
UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
739,820 · 2024
Migrant share
3.1%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Mossi53.7%
- other12.8%
- Fulani6.8%
- Gurunsi5.9%
- Bissa5.4%
- Gurma5.2%
- Other9.4%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
United Arab Emirates
Country profile
Capital
Abu Dhabi
Population
10.7 million
Area
82,880 km²
Currency
United Arab Emirates dirham AED
Languages
Arabic
Time zone
UTC+04:00
Foreign-born
8.2 million · 2024
Migrant share
74%
Ethnic groups · 2015
- South Asian59.4%
- other12.8%
- Emirati11.6%
- Egyptian10.2%
- Filipino6.1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type G
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 999 · Ambulance 998
Dialing code
+971
Airports
DXB · AUH · SHJ · DWC
Highlights
- Burj Khalifa
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
- Dubai Museum
- Palm Jumeirah
- Al Ain Oasis
Burkina Faso · eVisa
FAQ
Does a Burkina Faso passport need a visa for United Arab Emirates?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “eVisa”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check United Arab Emirates immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
United Arab Emirates typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 1 blank visa page. Photo spec is often 43 × 55 mm. Confirm with a United Arab Emirates mission.
What about a United Arab Emirates passport entering Burkina Faso?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
How do you apply for United Arab Emirates as a visitor?
Visit visa / visa-free：Often 30–90 days。Visit visas via the airline or ICP/GDRFA; visa-free passports enter directly.