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Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso

NameBurkina Faso
LocationWest Africa
TimeIST (-) 5 1/2 hrs
CapitalOuagadougou
LanguageFrench (official), native African languages belonging to Sudanic family spoken by 90% of the population
Area274,200 sq kms
Population17,812,961 (July 2013 est.)
National Day5 Aug (Independence Day)
CurrencyWest African CFA Franc (XOF) 1 = INR 0.12.
Airline NameAir Burkina & VH, Air Afrique
International AirportsOuagadougou (OUA)

Diplomatic Missions in India

Name: Burkina Faso

Name Embassy of Burkina Faso
Address F-2/4, Vasant Vihar,
City New Delhi- 110057
Helpline 2614 0641 / 0642
Fax 2614 0630
Working Days Mon to Fri
Office Timings 0930 to 1800 hrs.
Submission Timings 1030 to 1230 hrs.
Collection Timings 1600 to 1630 hrs.
Email ID's embassy
@burkinafasoindia.org
Jurisdiction to Apply No Territory Jurisdiction. All Passports are processed in New Delhi only.
Name Honorary Consulate of Burkina Faso in Mumbai
Address No. 2, Purshottam Bhavan, Little Gibbs Road, Malabar Hill,
City Mumbai- 400 006
Helpline 022- 2364 3093 / 2364 5796
Fax 022- 2364 5796
Collection Timings 1000 to 1600 hrs
Email ID's dr.lrbhojwan
@gmail.com
Jurisdiction to Apply No Territory Jurisdiction. All Passports are processed in New Delhi only.

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Burkina Faso

Tourist

  • Applicant must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application for the visa.
  • Visa Application form (submitted in duplicate).
  • Two Passport size photograph.
  • A covering letter from the Applicant.
  • Hotel Confirmation from Burkina Faso to be faxed directly to the Embassy/ Sponsorship letter from relative or a friend.
  • Health certificate confirming vaccination against Yellow Fever, and possibly Cholera.
  • Bank statement of last six months.
  • Yellow Fever inoculation is mandatory and Cholera inoculation is advised.
  • Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air ticket (printout of the reservation attested by an IATA Agent also allowed).
  • Visa is valid for 90 days and it is issued for a maximum stay of 30 days.
  • Visa processing takes 1 week.
  • Visa fees to be paid in cash only.
Single Entry (Short Stay 1 to 90 days)INR 4500
Multiple Entry (Short stay 1 to 90 days)INR 6000

Business / Transit / Student.

  • Applicant must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application for the visa.
  • Visa Application form (submitted in duplicate).
  • Two Passport size photograph.
  • A covering letter from the Applicant.
  • Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air ticket (printout of the reservation attested by an IATA Agent also allowed).
  • Health certificate confirming vaccination against Yellow Fever, and possibly Cholera.
  • Proof of funds and correspondence/ Invitation letter from Burkina Faso faxed directly to the Embassy. If Applicant is unable to secure the Invitation letter, a Recommendation letter from the Chamber of Commerce is required.
  • Yellow Fever inoculation is mandatory and Cholera inoculation is advised.
  • The Embassy issues only one category of visa i.e. entry visa.
  • Visa is valid for 90 days and it is issued for a maximum stay of 30 days.
  • Visa processing takes 1 week.
  • Visa fees to be paid in cash only.
Single Entry (Short Stay 1 to 90 days)INR 5625
Single Entry (Long Stay 6 months maximum)INR 6500
Single Entry (12 months maximum)INR 8500
Multiple Entry (Short stay 1 to 90 days)INR 7500
Multiple Entry (Long stay 6 months maximum )INR 8000
Multiple Entry (12 months maximum)INR 9800

Seamen

Country is land-locked.

Work Permit

Work Permit is not issued as such. If a Multinational or their representative appoints an individual to Burkina Faso, an entry visa is issued on the basis of the original appointment letter. The other details stand as above.

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Burkina Faso

Tourist

  • Applicant must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application for the visa.
  • Visa Application form (submitted in duplicate).
  • Two Passport size photograph.
  • A covering letter from the Applicant.
  • Hotel Confirmation from Burkina Faso to be faxed directly to the Embassy/ Sponsorship letter from relative or a friend.
  • Health certificate confirming vaccination against Yellow Fever, and possibly Cholera.
  • Bank statement of last six months.
  • Yellow Fever inoculation is mandatory and Cholera inoculation is advised.
  • Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air ticket (printout of the reservation attested by an IATA Agent also allowed).
  • Visa is valid for 90 days and it is issued for a maximum stay of 30 days.
  • Visa processing takes 1 week.
  • Visa fees to be paid in cash only.
Single Entry (Short Stay 1 to 90 days)INR 4500
Multiple Entry (Short stay 1 to 90 days)INR 6000

 

Business / Transit / Student.

  • Applicant must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application for the visa.
  • Visa Application form (submitted in duplicate).
  • Two Passport size photograph.
  • A covering letter from the Applicant.
  • Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air ticket (printout of the reservation attested by an IATA Agent also allowed).
  • Health certificate confirming vaccination against Yellow Fever, and possibly Cholera.
  • Proof of funds and correspondence/ Invitation letter from Burkina Faso faxed directly to the Embassy. If Applicant is unable to secure the Invitation letter, a Recommendation letter from the Chamber of Commerce is required.
  • Yellow Fever inoculation is mandatory and Cholera inoculation is advised.
  • The Embassy issues only one category of visa i.e. entry visa.
  • Visa is valid for 90 days and it is issued for a maximum stay of 30 days.
  • Visa processing takes 1 week.
  • Visa fees to be paid in cash only.
Single Entry (Short Stay 1 to 90 days)INR 5625
Single Entry (Long Stay 6 months maximum)INR 6500
Single Entry (12 months maximum)INR 8500
Multiple Entry (Short stay 1 to 90 days)INR 7500
Multiple Entry (Long stay 6 months maximum )INR 8000
Multiple Entry (12 months maximum)INR 9800

Seamen

Country is land-locked.

Work Permit

Work Permit is not issued as such. If a Multinational or their representative appoints an individual to Burkina Faso, an entry visa is issued on the basis of the original appointment letter. The other details stand as above.

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Burkina Faso

All the Visa Applications can be submitted at the Embassy in New Delhi.

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Burkina Faso

All the Visa Applications can be submitted at the Embassy in New Delhi.

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Burkina Faso

All the Visa Applications can be submitted at the Embassy in New Delhi.

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Burkina Faso