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Do Burkina Faso citizens need a visa for Finland?

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Burkina Faso citizens need a visa to enter Finland. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Burkina Faso vs Finland: passport comparison

Burkina Faso

30

visa-free countries

Global rank: #154 · mobility 80.5

Finland

126

visa-free countries

Global rank: #3 · mobility 171.5
15

countries both Burkina Faso and Finland can enter visa-free together

Burkina Faso + Finland: passport compatibility

26%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Burkina Faso and Finland travel together — by entry type:

15 both visa-free
13 both visa on arrival
15 both e-visa / eTA
8 both need a visa
146 access differs

Where Burkina Faso and Finland can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (15)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Where to apply: Finland has no mission in Burkina Faso

Guides tell you a visa is required but never warn that there is nowhere to file it — the mission simply does not exist in your country. We picked the nearest countries that do accept applications and measured the distance.

1
Nigeria 1,172 km
Applications accepted in: Abuja
2
Algeria 1,788 km
Applications accepted in: Algiers
3
Morocco 2,247 km
Applications accepted in: Rabat

Distances are measured between country centroids — a rough guide, not a route. Before you travel, confirm with the chosen consulate that it accepts applicants resident elsewhere: many operate a consular district, and out-of-district applications are not always accepted, often with a longer queue.

Your odds of getting the visa: Burkina Faso → Finland

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

17,3%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Burkina Faso
+2,8 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
-4.4 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 21.7%, now 17.3%
9,631applications filed
7,061visas issued
1,662refusals
#55strictest of 118 countries

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Burkina Faso — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Burkina Faso → Finland

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Burkina Faso → Finland rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Burkina Faso passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Finland: good to know

Helsinki

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Eastern European Time (UTC+2)

Time zone

+358

Calling code

C, F

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Burkina Faso goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Finland

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Burkina Faso citizens need a visa for Finland?
Burkina Faso citizens need a visa to enter Finland. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Burkina Faso or Finland?
The Finland passport is stronger: 126 visa-free countries versus 30. Global rank: Burkina Faso #154, Finland #3.
Where can Burkina Faso and Finland citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 15 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Finland?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Burkina Faso and Finland?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Burkina Faso passport ranking

Where else the Burkina Faso passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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