Burkinese visa for Cameroonian citizens

A visa is REQUIRED for Cameroonian passport holders visiting Burkina Faso for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:

Visa requirements:

Visa type Purposes Visa requirements Allowed stay
Tourist visa For Cameroonian citizens to enter Burkina Faso for a short-term tourism purpose. Visa required N/A
Evisa Burkina Faso e-visa for Cameroonian citizens Not Available
Visa on arrival Burkina Faso visa on arrival for Cameroonian citizens Not Available

Burkina Faso tourist visa requirements:

  • Holding Cameroonian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Burkina Faso.
  • Proof of onward travel (departure) from Burkina Faso.

If you are looking for Burkina Faso visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Cameroon, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Burkina Faso nearest your place of residence.

  • Abuja: The Embassy of in Abuja, ~ 577.48 kilometers (358.83 mi) away from Yaounde, Cameroon. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 21 minutes).
  • Libreville: The Embassy of in Libreville, ~ 836.85 kilometers (519.99 mi) away from Yaounde, Cameroon. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 21 minutes).

Burkina Faso visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Burkina Faso diplomatic mission offices to Cameroon for guidance)

Tourism Statistics Chart

The line chart shows the number of visitors from Cameroon traveling to Burkina Faso from 2008 to 2018.

Year Number of visitors (Cameroon) estimated Change (%)
2008 109 N/A
2009 108 -0.92%
2010 110 1.85%
2011 95 -13.64%
2012 95 0.00%
2013 87 -8.42%
2014 76 -12.64%
2015 65 -14.47%
2016 61 -6.15%
2017 57 -6.56%
2018 58 1.75%

References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)

Burkina Faso & Cameroon comparison

Burkina Faso's area is approximately 273,600 km2 (105,637 sq mi), while the area of Cameroon is approximately 472,710 km2 (182,514 sq mi). This means Cameroon is 72.77% larger than Burkina Faso.

As of April 2024, Burkina Faso's population is ~23.3 million people - 6,001,407 fewer people than the population of Cameroon.

We have highlighted Burkina Faso & Cameroon’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.

Burkina Faso Cameroon Difference
Population (est 2024) 23,294,607 29,296,014 6.0 million fewer people live in Burkina Faso than Cameroon
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) 58 9 Burkina Faso has 49 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Cameroon.
Travel freedom (2024) 30 20 Burkina Faso passport holders can visit 10 more countries and territories without a visa.
Number of foreign missions hosted 25 53 Burkinese hosts 28 fewer foreign missions than Cameroon.

Frequently asked questions, answered

How many visitors from Cameroon travel to Burkina Faso in one year?

The number of visitors from Cameroon visiting Burkina Faso in 2018 was approximately 58.

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