Okay, so, I’ve been meaning to share this for a while now, and today’s the day. I recently went through the process of getting a visa for Burkina Faso, and let me tell you, it was a journey. I figured I’d write it all down while it’s still fresh in my mind, maybe it’ll help someone else out there.
First things first, I started by visiting the official website for eVisa applications. It’s pretty easy to find if you just search for it. Once I got there, I created an account. You know the drill: username, password, the whole shebang. After that, I got to work on the online application form.
Filling out the form was the next big step. It asked for all the usual stuff, like my name, address, passport details, travel dates, and so on. I made sure to double-check everything because, you know, you don’t want any mistakes on these things. I also had to state the purpose of my trip, which, in my case, was tourism.
Now, getting all the documents together was a bit of a scramble. I needed a scan of my passport, a recent passport-sized photo, and proof of where I’d be staying in Burkina Faso. I also had to show my flight itinerary. Thank goodness I had all of that stuff on my computer already from a previous trip, so I just had to dig them up. Once I had everything, I uploaded them to the application portal. It felt like a digital scavenger hunt, but I managed.
After submitting everything, I paid the visa fee online. They had a few payment options, but I just used my credit card since it was the most convenient for me. After paying, I got a confirmation email with a reference number. I made sure to save that email and even printed a copy, just in case.
- Create an account on the official website.
- Fill out the online application form.
- Gather necessary documents (passport scan, photo, accommodation proof, flight itinerary).
- Submit the application and pay the visa fee online.
- Wait for processing and approval.
Then came the waiting game. The website said it usually takes about three to five business days to process, but they also mentioned you could pay extra for a rush service, which takes only two days. I didn’t need it that fast, so I opted for the regular processing time. During this period, I kept checking my email like a hawk, hoping for that sweet, sweet approval.
Finally, after about four days, I got the email saying my visa was approved! I was so relieved. I downloaded the e-visa from the link they provided and printed out a couple of copies. It’s always good to have backups, right?.
So, that’s my story of getting a visa for Burkina Faso. It wasn’t too bad, but it definitely required some patience and attention to detail. If you’re planning to go, just make sure you start the process early, gather all your documents in advance, and double-check everything. Safe travels, everyone!