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Visa free
FStay 60 days
Policy · KenyaPassport Atlas
Burkina Faso passport to Kenya
Yes — Burkina Faso passport holders can visit Kenya without a visa for up to 60 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
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Key facts
- Kenya lets 198 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Burkina Faso is one of them.
- Burkina Faso passports get “Visa free” at 30 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Kenya passports get “eVisa” in Burkina Faso.
Nearby passports travelling to Kenya
Open to Burkina Faso passports near Kenya
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
Burkina FasoKenya- Typical duration
- 8.2 hours
- From
- OUA · BOY
- To
- NBO · MBA · WJR
Usual hubs
Türkiye · 13.8 hours
France · 15.5 hours
Côte d'Ivoire · 9.3 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.
Kenya
Country profile
Capital
Nairobi
Population
53.3 million
Area
582,650 km²
Currency
Kenyan shilling KES
Languages
English, Swahili
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
992,536 · 2024
Migrant share
1.8%
Ethnic groups · 2019
- Kikuyu17.1%
- Luhya14.3%
- Kalenjin13.4%
- Luo10.7%
- Kamba9.8%
- other8.2%
- Other26.5%
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
Left
Emergency
Police 999 · Ambulance 999
Dialing code
+254
Airports
NBO · MBA · WJR · WIL
Highlights
- Maasai Mara
- Amboseli
- Lamu Old Town
- Nairobi National Park
Burkina Faso · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Burkina Faso passport need a visa for Kenya?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 60 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 60 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Kenya typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Kenya mission.
What about a Kenya passport entering Burkina Faso?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.
How do you apply for Kenya as a visitor?
Kenya ETA：Often 90 days。Approval at etakenya.go.ke before boarding, checked on arrival.