Burkina Faso visa for Nigerien citizens

Burkina Faso passport holders can enjoy seamless travel to neighboring Niger, benefiting from visa-free entry for tourist visits, incurring no application fees for stays typically up to 90 days. This arrangement simplifies access, as only a single tourist visa type is relevant for short visits. The journey between these two culturally interconnected Sahelian nations often reflects their shared heritage, with common languages like Hausa and Fulfulde spoken across their long frontier. Furthermore, sharing the West African CFA franc (XOF) currency and the same time zone, overland routes connecting cities like Ouagadougou and Niamey offer a popular and convenient travel option.

Visa-free· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
0+ months
Blank pages
2+
Funds proof
Required
Health insurance
Required
Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

TransitTransit Visa
5d$36valid 3mo
Apply
TouristShort Term Tourist/Business Visa (Single Entry)
90d$54valid 3mo
Apply
TouristShort Term Tourist/Business Visa (Multiple Entry)
90d$90multiple-entryvalid 6mo
Apply
TouristExpress Short Term Visa
90d$171valid 3mo
Apply
BusinessLong Term Business Visa
180d$302multiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
OtherLong Term Visa (Conference / Studies / Training / Visit)
180d$178multiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
OtherLong Term Visa (Cooperation)
180d$124multiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
TouristFive-Year Multiple Entry Visa
90d$140multiple-entryvalid 5y
TouristPort-of-Entry Visa (Single Entry)
90d$190valid 3mo
TouristPort-of-Entry Visa (Multiple Entry)
90d$245multiple-entryvalid 3mo
OtherBurkina Faso eVisa
90dvalid 3mo
Apply

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