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On arrival
AStay 30 days
Policy · NicaraguaPassport Atlas
Burkina Faso passport to Nicaragua
Burkina Faso passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nicaragua, usually for 30 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eVisa
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Key facts
- Nicaragua lets 162 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Burkina Faso is one of them.
- Burkina Faso passports get “On arrival” at 22 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Nicaragua passports get “eVisa” in Burkina Faso.
Nearby passports travelling to Nicaragua
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
Burkina FasoNicaragua- Typical duration
- 11.6 hours
- From
- OUA · BOY
- To
- MGA · BEF · PUZ
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.
Nicaragua
Country profile
Capital
Managua
Population
6.8 million
Area
129,494 km²
Currency
Nicaraguan córdoba NIO
Languages
Spanish
Time zone
UTC-06:00
Foreign-born
43,757 · 2024
Migrant share
0.6%
Ethnic groups
- Mestizo69%
- White17%
- Black9%
- Indigenous5%
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 A
Mains
120 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+505
Airports
MGA · BEF · PUZ · RNI
Highlights
- Granada
- Ometepe
- León Cathedral
Burkina Faso · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Burkina Faso passport need a visa for Nicaragua?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 30 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 30 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Nicaragua typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Nicaragua mission.
What about a Nicaragua passport entering Burkina Faso?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.