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Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Uganda?

e-Visa

Yes, and it can be obtained online. Burkina Faso passport holders can apply for an e-visa before travelling to Uganda.

Entry rule
e-Visa
Length of stay
Set by the visa
Where to get it
Online, before the trip
Last checked
Nov 9, 2026
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.

Document checklist: Burkina Faso → Uganda

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

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months after your trip, with 2 blank pages.
  • Apply online for the e-visa before you fly and print it.
  • Return or onward ticket.
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation).
  • Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements of the last 3–6 months).
  • Travel medical insurance for the whole stay.

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

Uganda missions in Burkina Faso

Uganda has no resident embassy or consulate in Burkina Faso on record. Burkina Faso is covered by the Uganda mission in Abuja, Nigeria.
High CommissionAbuja

Uganda High Commission, Abuja - Nigeria

Data completeness30%
Website
abuja.mofa.go.ug
Opening hours
Not yet verified
Also covers
Burkina Faso, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Cape Verde, Ghana, Gambia, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Togo

City assumed from the capital. Confirm on the official website

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Source: Wikidata Q112750427Record updated: Dec 17, 2024

Burkina Faso missions in Uganda

Burkina Faso has no resident embassy or consulate in Uganda on record.

Burkina Faso embassy & consulates in Uganda

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Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Uganda?

Yes, and it can be obtained online. Burkina Faso passport holders can apply for an e-visa before travelling to Uganda. Visa rules change often. Always confirm with the official embassy or government site before you travel.

How long can citizens of Burkina Faso stay in Uganda?

The length of stay is set by the visa that is issued.

Is there an embassy of Uganda in Burkina Faso?

No. Uganda has no resident embassy or consulate in Burkina Faso on record. Burkina Faso is covered by the Uganda mission in Abuja, Nigeria.