Africa > Burkina Faso: Covid-19 and Travel
Present Situation
Total cases: 22 025
Active cases: 33
Recovered: 21 596
Deaths: 396
Vaccination count: 4.4 millions
Current trend: Declining
Data updated on 2023-01-22
Summary of the situation
Negative PCR test results is required for some travelers.
Masks are required in public spaces
Provisions for travellers
Entry to the territory: Allowed
Commercial flights to Burkina Faso have resumed. Land borders remain closed until further notice. It's mandatory to wear a face mask.
All travelers must either present proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative COVID-19 PCR or rapid diagnostic test taken within the past 5 days. Please note that you are considered fully vaccinated 14 days after your vaccination date. If a passenger does not arrive with proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test, a rapid COVID-19 test will be performed at the airport, at a cost of 25,000 CFA (approximately $45 USD) and the passenger will be detained until results are available. All travelers are also required to present proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, or a negative COVID-19 PCR (nasal swab) test dated within three days of their flight’s departure to depart from Ouagadougou International Airport.
Tests: Negative PCR test results is required for some travelers.
Quarantine: No
Not required.
Information updated on 2023-03-08.
Action taken in the country
Lockdown: Partial
No COVID-19-related curfews are in effect; however, security-related curfews and associated states of emergency not connected with disease activity are still in place in some regions.
Mask use
Masks are required in public spaces
Gatherings: Partially Allowed
Allowed under covid restrictions
Restaurants and bars: Open with restrictions
Shops: Open
Tourist attractions: Open
