Eswatini visa for Burkinese citizens

A visa is REQUIRED for Burkinese passport holders visiting Eswatini for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:

Visa requirements:

Visa type Purposes Visa requirements Allowed stay
Tourist visa For Burkinese citizens to enter Eswatini for a short-term tourism purpose. Visa required N/A
Evisa Eswatini e-visa for Burkinese citizens Not Available
Visa on arrival Eswatini visa on arrival for Burkinese citizens Not Available

Eswatini tourist visa requirements:

  • Holding Burkinese passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Eswatini.
  • Proof of onward travel (departure) from Eswatini.

If you are looking for Eswatini visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Burkina Faso, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Eswatini nearest your place of residence.

  • Valletta: The Consulate General of in Valletta, ~ 3085.86 kilometers (1917.46 mi) away from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. (Working hours: Close now).
  • Rome: The Consulate General of in Rome, ~ 3567.97 kilometers (2217.03 mi) away from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. (Working hours: Close now).

Eswatini visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Eswatini diplomatic mission offices to Burkina Faso for guidance)

Tourism Statistics Chart

The line chart shows the number of visitors from Burkina Faso traveling to Eswatini from 2008 to 2018.

Year Number of visitors (Burkina Faso) estimated Change (%)
2008 76 N/A
2009 91 19.74%
2010 87 -4.40%
2011 88 1.15%
2012 89 1.14%
2013 97 8.99%
2014 94 -3.09%
2015 87 -7.45%
2016 95 9.20%
2017 92 -3.16%
2018 78 -15.22%

References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)

Eswatini & Burkina Faso comparison

Eswatini's area is approximately 17,200 km2 (6,640 sq mi), while the area of Burkina Faso is approximately 273,600 km2 (105,637 sq mi). This means Burkina Faso is 15.91 times bigger than Eswatini.

As of October 2025, Eswatini's population is ~1.2 million people - 22,671,369 fewer people than the population of Burkina Faso.

We have highlighted Eswatini & Burkina Faso’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.

Eswatini Burkina Faso Difference
Population (est 2025) 1,221,072 23,892,441 22.7 million fewer people live in Eswatini than Burkina Faso
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) 16 58 Eswatini has 42 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Burkina Faso.
Travel freedom (2025) 43 30 Eswatini passport holders can visit 13 more countries and territories without a visa.
Number of foreign missions hosted 9 25 Eswatini hosts 16 fewer foreign missions than Burkina Faso.

Frequently asked questions, answered

How many visitors from Burkina Faso travel to Eswatini in one year?

The number of visitors from Burkina Faso visiting Eswatini in 2018 was approximately 78.

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Useful Information

  • Mbabane to Ouagadougou: 5054.50 km (3140.72 mi)
  • Travel time: 10 hours 31 minutes

This page was last updated on: October 2025