Denmark visa for Burkinabé citizens

For citizens of Burkina Faso envisioning a trip to Denmark, obtaining a visa is a prerequisite. You will need to apply for one of the designated visa types, such as a tourist or student visa, with short-stay tourist visas generally permitting stays up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Bridging the over 5,000-kilometer distance and distinct cultural landscapes from West Africa's Sahel to Northern Europe's Øresund region, travelers from Ouagadougou can expect flights to Copenhagen to typically involve at least one stopover, often in major European hubs like Paris or Brussels. Upon arrival, remember to account for the time zone difference and currency exchange from West African CFA francs to Danish Krone, though English is widely spoken and understood in urban areas.

Visa required· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
3+ months
Blank pages
2+
Health insurance
Required
Biometrics
Required

Visa options

TouristSchengen Visa (short stay, tourism/private visit)
90d$106
BusinessSchengen Visa (short stay, business)
90d$106
FamilySchengen Visa (short stay, family/private visit)
90d$106
TransitSchengen Visa (airport transit)
$106
OtherSchengen Visa (other short-stay purposes)
90d$106
StudentNational residence permit for study
WorkNational residence permit for work
WorkDanish Green Card Scheme
WorkFast-Track Scheme
WorkPay Limit Scheme
WorkPositive List Scheme
WorkStart-up Denmark
WorkScheme for researchers
WorkScheme for trainees
WorkScheme for au pairs
FamilyFamily reunification residence permit
Working HolidayWorking Holiday residence permit
FamilyResidence permit for accompanying family members
StudentResidence permit for language students
WorkResidence permit for job seekers / establishment after study
MedicalMedical treatment visa
90d$106

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