Uganda for citizens of Burkina Faso

🔑 How to enter to Uganda from Burkina Faso

To enter Uganda, Burkinabe citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to Uganda, check whether your Burkinabe passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering Uganda and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Burkinabe passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Burkinabe passport.

✅ Requirements for Burkinabe citizens to visit Uganda with tourist visa

• Burkinabe citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to Uganda. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Burkinabe citizens on the territory of Uganda is carried out on a commercial basis.

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of Burkina Faso require a visa to visit the Uganda?

   Burkinabe citizens do not need a visa to visit the Uganda.

2. What happens if a Burkinabe passport holder stays in Uganda longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to Uganda is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to Uganda is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

3. Do citizens of Burkina Faso need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Uganda without a visa?

   Ugandan immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

4. What documents are required for Burkinabe citizens to enter Uganda without a visa?

   Burkinabe citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Uganda.

5. Can Burkinabe work or study during the visa-free stay in Uganda?

   The Uganda visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in Uganda Burkinabe citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.