US EditionBurkina Faso scraps visa fees for African travellers
Burkina Faso eliminates visa fees for African nationals to boost tourism, promote culture, and support African Union's integration agenda, announced by Security Minister Mahamadou Sana.
- On 11 September, Burkina Faso eliminated charges associated with visas for citizens of all African countries, following a cabinet session led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré.
- The removal of visa fees aims to strengthen Pan-African solidarity and promote free movement amid Burkina Faso's withdrawal from ECOWAS.
- Visitors must still submit an online application for visa approval as the policy intends to boost tourism, culture, and Burkina Faso's international visibility.
- Capt Traoré, who seized power in a 2022 coup, presents himself as a Pan-Africanist leader while Burkina Faso battles Islamist insurgents controlling nearly 40% of its territory.
- Despite promises to improve security and forge new partnerships, frequent attacks continue, and the visa policy's impact on regional relations remains uncertain.
23 Articles
23 Articles
In Burkina Faso, visas are now free for all citizens of African countries. Decision taken by the government during the last Council of Ministers. The only condition for Africans wishing to visit the country is to fill out an online form and to see their visa application validated. With this measure, Burkina Faso intends to affirm its will to "strengthen the historical bonds of fraternity between African peoples", said the Minister of Security.
Burkina Faso Removes Visa Fees for All African Nationals - Blackbox Nigeria
Uboh-Ekong Treasure The government of Burkina Faso has announced the removal of visa fees for all African nationals, a landmark move aimed at strengthening Pan-African solidarity and encouraging greater mobility across the continent. The decision was made during the weekly Council of Ministers meeting held on Thursday and presided over by the country’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The Minister of Security, Mahamadou Sana, disclosed …
Burkina Faso decided, on Thursday 11 September 2025, to grant visas free of charge to all African nationals, a strong decision which, according to the Burkina Faso government, is part of the pan-African vision of the President of the Transition, Ibrahim Traoré. This is a removal of visa fees, not the requirement to obtain a visa...
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left, 50% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
