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Updated 2026-07-03

Burkina Faso passport

The Burkina Faso passport currently ranks #75 of 199 passports, with 30 visa-free destinations. Adding 22 visa-on-arrival and 50 eVisa/eTA destinations, holders can travel with relative ease to 102 of 198 destinations. Current travel freedom score: 54.

Within Africa, 30 visa-free destinations means advance planning and visa paperwork remain necessary for most international trips. The remaining 96 destinations require a traditional visa — check the map and list below before booking.

BURKINA FASOGNPASSPORTGAO NAU STYLE CONCEPTBF
Travel freedom score
54
Visa-free
30
Visa on arrival
22
eVisa / eTA
50
Visa required
96
Global rank
#75 / 199
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Where can Burkina Faso passport holders travel easily?

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Burkina Faso passport FAQ

How powerful is the Burkina Faso passport in 2026?
The Burkina Faso passport ranks #75 globally with a travel freedom score of 54 — 30 visa-free, 22 visa-on-arrival and 50 eVisa/eTA destinations.
How many countries can Burkina Faso passport holders visit visa-free?
30 destinations are fully visa-free. Including visa-on-arrival and eVisa/eTA, easy-access destinations total 102 of 198.
What photo do I need for a Burkina Faso passport or visa?
ICAO-compliant: plain white background, neutral expression, no AI retouching. Gao Nau Profile studios in Hanoi and HCMC shoot compliant passport/visa photos for every country standard.
How often is this Burkina Faso passport data updated?
Weekly, from an MIT-licensed open dataset. The last-updated date is shown on this page.

Source: open data (MIT), compiled by Gao Nau · Updated 2026-07-03

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