COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Burkina Faso (30 November Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Citizens and residents can enter Burkina Faso.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• Yes

• Foreign travellers are allowed to enter.

Is a test required on arrival?

• No with exceptions

• Travellers without a valid COVID-19 test certificate will be tested on arrival at their own cost. Passengers must go through health screenings at the airport upon arrival.

Is a test certificate allowed?

• Yes with exceptions

• Test certificates issued outside of Burkina Faso will be accepted if they are issued in English or French. Rapid diagnostic tests and antibody tests are not accepted.

Test certificate required?

• Yes

• Anyone arriving in or departing from Burkina Faso must have a negative COVID-19 test certificate issued within the last five days of their arrival or departure date. Travellers without the certificate will undergo a COVID-19 test at their own expense and quarantine until their test results are available.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• Yes with exception

• Anyone having any symptoms of COVID-19, or who has tested positive for COVID-19, will be assigned to 14-days quarantine at home or a hotel. Health screening will also be done during the quarantine period.

• Arrivals with a negative test result may be asked to self-isolate for 14-days.

Entry form required?

• Yes

• Citizens/residents allowed to enter Burkina Faso will need to sign a consent form on arrival.

Airline restrictions

• Minimal

• Masks are required on flights and at the airport.

• Commercial flights have resumed.

• Domestic flights have resumed.

• Sporadic repatriation flights are being offered by commercial airlines.

Border restrictions

• Moderate

• All land and sea borders are closed until further notice.

Curfew restrictions

• Minimal

• There is no curfew in place.

Social distancing restrictions

• Moderate

• Public gatherings should not exceed 50 people.

• Any person who has had physical contact with a positive COVID-19 patient will be quarantined for 14 days.

Internal travel restrictions

• Minimal

• Intercity passenger transportation has resumed.

• Passenger buses are currently operating.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes

• Markets are open.

Restaurants open?

• No

• Restaurants will remain closed until further notice.

Bars and cafes open?

• No

• Bars will remain closed until further notice.

Places of worship open?

• Yes

• Churches and mosques are open.

Events allowed?

• Yes

• Cultural, religious, or professional gatherings should not exceed 25 people.

• Social venues are banned until further notice.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• Face masks are compulsory in public.

Other

• Cinemas will remain closed until further notice.

• Schools are open.

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The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans.