Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Belgium?

Visa required

Yes. Burkina Faso passport holders need a visa for Belgium and must get it before the trip, from an embassy or consulate.

Entry rule: Visa required
Length of stay: Set by the visa
Where to get it: Embassy or consulate
Last checked: Nov 9, 2026

Embassy or consulate Document checklist

Visa rules change often. Always confirm with the official embassy or government site before you travel. Source: Passport Index dataset (MIT), refreshed Nov 9, 2026.

Belgium missions in Burkina Faso

EmbassyOuagadougou

Embassy of Belgium, Ouagadougou

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Address

417 Avenue Kwamné N'Krumah, Ouagadougou

Phone

+226 25 312 164 +226 25 312 165

ouagadougou@diplobel.fed.be

Website

burkinafaso.diplomatie.belgium.be

Opening hours

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Schengen visa statistics at this consulate

Year 2025

Applications: 5,086
Visas issued: 3,001
Refused: 1,240
Refusal rate: 29.2%

Multiple-entry share: 72%

Source: European Commission, visa statistics for consulates

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How a Schengen visa application works

A Schengen visa allows up to 90 days in any 180-day period and is valid in all 29 Schengen countries.
Apply at the consulate of the country that is the main purpose of the trip. If the purposes are equal, apply to the country where you will stay longest.
Applications are accepted from 6 months until 15 days before the trip. A decision usually takes 15 calendar days and can take up to 45.
Fingerprints are taken at the first application and can be reused for 59 months.

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Document checklist: Burkina Faso → Belgium

General guidance for a short trip. Requirements change, so confirm with the official sources linked below.

Passport valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area and issued within the last 10 years.
Completed visa application form.
Recent passport photos.
Travel medical insurance with at least €30,000 coverage valid in all Schengen countries.
Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements of the last 3–6 months).
Employment letter or proof of business/studies.
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation).
Return or onward ticket.

Only use the official government portal. Many look-alike sites charge extra.

Burkina Faso missions in Belgium

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Burkina Faso embassy & consulates in Belgium

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