🇧🇫 Burkina Faso · General Residence
Visa long séjour exceptionnel (1 à 5 ans) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Documents
- Passeport en cours de validité
- Formulaire de demande dûment rempli, daté et signé
- Photo d’identité récente en couleur sur fond blanc format 3,5 x 4,5 cm
- Justificatif du motif de long séjour au Burkina Faso
- Certificat de visite médical attestant que le demandeur n’est pas atteint d’une maladie contagieuse
- Attestation de prise en charge au Burkina Faso ou justificatif de revenu suffisant pour la durée du séjour
- Attestation d’assurance santé couvrant la période de séjour
- Quittance de paiement des droits de timbre
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.visaburkina.bf/les-visas-dentree-au-burkina-faso-le-visa-de-long-sejour/.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Une attestation d’assurance santé couvrant la période de séjour”
“Le visa de long séjour délivré pour de multiples entrées est considéré comme un visa de circulation. Dans ce cas, la durée totale des séjours ne peut excéder quatre-vingt-dix jours par semestre.”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.