Business & investor visas
Burkinabè Cooperation visa
A short-stay visa category for those coming to Burkina Faso for cooperation, technical assistance or development work.
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Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Burkina Faso government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Short-stay visa – cooperation
- Route type
- Cooperation / short-stay eVisa
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days
- Entries
- Single or multiple entry
- Fee
- 44,000 FCFA single / 79,500 FCFA multiple
- Courtesy visa
- Free, maximum 7 days
- Long-stay visa
- One-year validity; 120,000 CFA francs
- Official published rate
- Where to apply
- Migration Division or Burkina Faso embassies abroad
Who it is for
- People on cooperation or technical-assistance missions
- Development and project-related short visits
How to apply
- Apply online at visaburkina.bf and select the cooperation category
- Provide proof of the cooperation purpose
- Print the approved eVisa and present it on arrival
Requirements
- A valid passport
- Two identity photos (for a long-stay visa)
- A completed and signed visa application and information form
- Supporting documents for the assignment, such as the cooperation agreement or mission order
Frequently asked questions
Burkina Faso's official sources do not publish a distinct cooperation visa. People travelling on official cooperation or technical-assistance assignments generally use a courtesy visa (free, up to 7 days) for short missions, or a long-stay visa followed by a residence permit for longer assignments, arranged through the Migration Division or a Burkina Faso embassy.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.