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Congo passport to Burkina Faso
Congo passport holders need an eVisa for Burkina Faso, applied for online before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
On arrival
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Key facts
- Burkina Faso lets 19 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Congo is not one of them.
- Congo passports get “eVisa” at 50 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Burkina Faso passports get “On arrival” in Congo.
Nearby passports travelling to Burkina Faso
Open to Congo passports near Burkina Faso
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
CongoBurkina Faso- Typical duration
- 5.9 hours
- From
- BZV · PNR · OLL
- To
- OUA · BOY
Usual hubs
France · 15 hours
Morocco · 11.5 hours
Ethiopia · 11.7 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.
Congo
Country profile
Capital
Brazzaville
Population
6.1 million
Area
342,000 km²
Currency
Congolese franc CDF
Languages
French, Kikongo, Lingala
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
385,589 · 2024
Migrant share
6.1%
Ethnic groups · 2014
- Kongo40.5%
- Teke16.9%
- Mbochi13.1%
- foreigner8.2%
- Sangha5.6%
- Mbere/Mbeti/Kele4.4%
- Other11.3%
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.
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.
Travel notes
Plug
Type C
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+226
Airports
OUA · BOY
Highlights
- Ruins of Loropéni
- Grand Marché
- Banfora Cascades
Congo · eVisa
FAQ
Does a Congo passport need a visa for Burkina Faso?
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 Burkina Faso immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Burkina Faso typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Burkina Faso mission.
What about a Burkina Faso passport entering Congo?
The reverse result is “On arrival”.