Burkina Faso has officially abolished visa charges for all African citizens in a bid to facilitate the movement of people and goods, Security Minister Mahamadou Sana announced after a cabinet session led by junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré.
“From today, any citizen of an African nation who wishes to travel to Burkina Faso will not be required to pay visa fees,” Sana said.
However, he clarified that African travelers must still complete an online visa application, which will undergo a review process before approval.
This decision ties in with broader efforts to promote easier intra-African travel. Earlier this year, Ghana declared it would grant visa-free access to all African passport holders, while Rwanda has already been implementing a similar policy.
