Burkinese visa for Finnish citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Finnish 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 Finnish citizens to enter Burkina Faso for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Burkina Faso e-visa for Finnish citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Burkina Faso visa on arrival for Finnish citizens | Eligible | |
Burkina Faso tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Finnish 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 Finland, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Burkina Faso nearest your place of residence.
- Oslo: The Consulate General of in Oslo, ~ 842.90 kilometers (523.75 mi) away from Helsinki, Finland. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 17 minutes).
- Moscow: The Embassy of in Moscow, ~ 967.37 kilometers (601.10 mi) away from Helsinki, Finland. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 17 minutes).
Burkina Faso visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Burkina Faso diplomatic mission offices to Finland for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Finland traveling to Burkina Faso from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Finland) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 571 | N/A |
| 2009 | 565 | -1.05% |
| 2010 | 575 | 1.77% |
| 2011 | 500 | -13.04% |
| 2012 | 498 | -0.40% |
| 2013 | 458 | -8.03% |
| 2014 | 401 | -12.45% |
| 2015 | 342 | -14.71% |
| 2016 | 319 | -6.73% |
| 2017 | 300 | -5.96% |
| 2018 | 302 | 0.67% |
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 & Finland comparison
Burkina Faso's area is approximately 273,600 km2 (105,637 sq mi), while the area of Finland is approximately 303,890 km2 (117,332 sq mi). This means Finland is 11.07% larger than Burkina Faso.
As of April 2024, Burkina Faso's population is ~23.3 million people - 17,720,643 more people than the population of Finland.
We have highlighted Burkina Faso & Finland’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Burkina Faso | Finland | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 23,294,607 | 5,573,964 | 17.7 million more people live in Burkina Faso than Finland |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 58 | 85 | Burkina Faso has 27 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Finland. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 30 | 145 | Burkina Faso passport holders visit 115 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 25 | 162 | Burkinese hosts 137 fewer foreign missions than Finland. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Finland travel to Burkina Faso in one year?
The number of visitors from Finland visiting Burkina Faso in 2018 was approximately 302.
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