Egypt visa requirements for Burkina Faso citizens
Updated 2026-07-07 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
Entry details
On a Burkina Faso passport, you need a visa obtained in advance for Egypt. The Burkina Faso passport currently ranks #150 of 199 worldwide, with 56 destinations reachable visa-free or via visa on arrival / eTA.
Egypt is selective but not restrictive, admitting 123 of the world's 198 other passports without a prior visa; its own passport ranks #162 with 52 open destinations. As fellow Africa countries, their rules are frequently tied to regional arrangements. The reverse direction is smoother: Egypt passport holders get visa on arrival for Burkina Faso.
In the opposite direction, Egypt citizens travelling to Burkina Faso face: visa on arrival.
How to get the visa
Official Egypt e-Visa portal · fee: $25. Applying directly through the government portal is always the cheapest option.
Apply on the official portal →