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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Tanzania citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?

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Tanzania citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Burkina Faso — applied for online before departure.

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Tanzania vs Burkina Faso: passport comparison

Tanzania

44

visa-free countries

Global rank: #135 · mobility 86.1

Burkina Faso

30

visa-free countries

Global rank: #154 · mobility 80.5
16

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

Tanzania + Burkina Faso: passport compatibility

76%

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

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

16 both visa-free
16 both visa on arrival
28 both e-visa / eTA
89 both need a visa
48 access differs

Where Tanzania and Burkina Faso 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 (16)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Bangladesh 90 days #192
Barbados 90 days #48
Benin 90 days #146
Dominica 21 days #70
Ecuador 90 days #104
Gambia 90 days #132
Ghana 90 days #130
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 14 days #46
Micronesia 30 days #89
Philippines 30 days #128
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 30 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
Togo 30 days #155

How the entry rule changed: Tanzania → Burkina Faso

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

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

2rule changes for the Tanzania passport, 2 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 →

Where else Tanzania goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Burkina Faso

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

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Tanzania citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Tanzania citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Burkina Faso — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Tanzania or Burkina Faso?
The Tanzania passport is stronger: 44 visa-free countries versus 30. Global rank: Tanzania #135, Burkina Faso #154.
Where can Tanzania and Burkina Faso citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 16 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Burkina Faso?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Tanzania and Burkina Faso?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Tanzania passport ranking

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

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