Burkinese visa for South African citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for South African 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 South African citizens to enter Burkina Faso for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Burkina Faso e-visa for South African citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Burkina Faso visa on arrival for South African citizens | Not Available | |
Burkina Faso tourist visa requirements:
- Holding South African 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 South Africa, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Burkina Faso nearest your place of residence.
- Pretoria: The Embassy of Burkina Faso in Pretoria, South Africa (Working hours: Close now)
Burkina Faso visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Burkina Faso diplomatic mission offices to South Africa for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from South Africa traveling to Burkina Faso from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (South Africa) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,258 | N/A |
| 2009 | 2,233 | -1.11% |
| 2010 | 2,274 | 1.84% |
| 2011 | 1,975 | -13.15% |
| 2012 | 1,967 | -0.41% |
| 2013 | 1,809 | -8.03% |
| 2014 | 1,585 | -12.38% |
| 2015 | 1,353 | -14.64% |
| 2016 | 1,262 | -6.73% |
| 2017 | 1,187 | -5.94% |
| 2018 | 1,195 | 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 & South Africa comparison
Burkina Faso's area is approximately 273,600 km2 (105,637 sq mi), while the area of South Africa is approximately 1,213,090 km2 (468,376 sq mi). This means South Africa is 4.43 times bigger than Burkina Faso.
As of April 2024, Burkina Faso's population is ~23.3 million people - 39,050,687 fewer people than the population of South Africa.
We have highlighted Burkina Faso & South Africa’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Burkina Faso | South Africa | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 23,294,607 | 62,345,294 | 39.1 million fewer people live in Burkina Faso than South Africa |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 58 | 124 | Burkina Faso has 66 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with South Africa. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 30 | 67 | Burkina Faso passport holders visit 37 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 25 | 197 | Burkinese hosts 172 fewer foreign missions than South Africa. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from South Africa travel to Burkina Faso in one year?
The number of visitors from South Africa visiting Burkina Faso in 2018 was approximately 1,195.
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