Visa Requirements
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Official Requirement
Visa-free
for Sierra Leone citizens travelling to Burkina Faso
Citizens of ECOWAS member states may enter Burkina Faso without a visa and stay for up to 90 days. Travellers must present a valid passport or recognised community travel document, a return transport ticket, and a health record in accordance with international health regulations.
Last checked 5 months ago (18 April 2026)
We are not a government authority. Requirements change without notice. Always verify with the official consulate link before travel.
No visa needed for this trip
Sierra Leone passport holders can enter Burkina Faso for short visits without a visa. Check that your passport stays valid for the whole stay, carry proof of onward travel, and confirm the current entry conditions on the official source before you fly.
Official Burkina Faso entry requirements →
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At a glance
Key facts for Sierra Leonean citizens visiting Burkina Faso
- Requirement
- Visa-free
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days
- Official source
- Official source for this route →
Step by step
How Sierra Leonean citizens enter Burkina Faso
Check your passport is valid for the whole trip. Many countries also want it valid for a period beyond your departure date, so confirm the exact rule on the official page below.
Plan a trip of 90 days or fewer. Beyond that, Burkina Faso needs a different permission and this page does not cover it.
Carry proof of onward or return travel and of where you are staying. Border officers ask for both, and an airline can refuse boarding without them.
Check the requirement again close to your departure date. This route was last checked on 18 April 2026, and rules change without notice.
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Do Not Travel
UK FCDO: The FCDO advises against all travel to Burkina Faso because of the high threat of terrorist attacks and kidnapping, alongside an unstable political and security situation. British nationals already in the country should keep their travel documents up to date and follow local guidance.
Updated 2026-06-20 12:21:53
Practical Info
Travel Essentials
Questions
What Sierra Leonean citizens ask about entering Burkina Faso
No. Sierra Leonean citizens can enter Burkina Faso without a visa for a short tourist or business visit. This was last checked on 18 April 2026.
Up to 90 days on this entry route. A longer trip needs a different permission, which this page does not cover. A border officer decides the length granted on the day.
A passport valid for the trip, proof of onward or return travel, and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for evidence that you can support yourself for the visit. Entry is always the officer's decision, whatever the paperwork says.
Burkina Faso uses XOF. Check the rate before you exchange anything at the airport, where the spread is usually widest.
Changes to this route
No changes recorded since the first check on 18 April 2026.
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