Burkina Faso entry requirements for UK travellers
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting Burkina Faso: visa and passport rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Quick answer for UK travellers
- Visa
- Yes - apply before travel
- Vaccines
- 1 required, 3 recommended, 8 to consider
- Driving permit
- 1949 Geneva Convention IDP if you plan to drive
Data is automatically refreshed from official UK government sources: gov.uk Foreign Travel Advice for visa and passport rules, NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro for vaccines, and gov.uk driving abroad guidance for International Driving Permits. Not medical advice - always confirm with a travel-health professional and the Burkina Faso embassy before you travel. Read our full methodology →
Entry requirements for Burkina Faso
Passport validity
Your passport must be 2 blank pages.
Visas
British passport holders normally need a visa to enter.
Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice - Burkina Faso · checked . Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.
Vaccines for travel to Burkina Faso
Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.
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10 days before travelYellow Fever Required
Proof of vaccination required on entry under International Health Regulations.
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2 weeks before travelHepatitis A Recommended
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Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended
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2 weeks before travelTyphoid Recommended
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2 weeks before travelChikungunya Consider
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7 days before travelCholera Consider
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Dengue Consider
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3 weeks before travelHepatitis B Consider
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10 days before travelMeningococcal ACWY Consider
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4 weeks before travelPolio Consider
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4 weeks before travelRabies (Pre-exposure) Consider
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Tuberculosis (BCG) Consider
Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro - Burkina Faso · checked . Cross-check against NHS Fit for Travel and US CDC Traveller's Health.
Driving in Burkina Faso
To drive in Burkina Faso with a UK driving licence, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) under the 1949 Geneva Convention.
IDPs are issued by PayPoint (no longer the Post Office) - find an issuing store.
Burkina Faso travel: frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for Burkina Faso from the UK?
Yes - British passport holders normally need a visa to enter Burkina Faso. Apply before you travel and check the UK government's foreign travel advice for the latest requirements.
What vaccines do I need for Burkina Faso?
Yellow Fever is listed as required for travel to Burkina Faso on UK NaTHNaC guidance. Vaccines also recommended include Hepatitis A, Tetanus / Diphtheria, Typhoid. Some vaccines need several weeks for full protection - book a travel clinic appointment well before you fly.
Do I need an International Driving Permit for Burkina Faso?
If you plan to drive in Burkina Faso on a UK licence, you may need an International Driving Permit issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention. UK IDPs are issued by PayPoint in person and cost £5.50.
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