A Burkina Faso student visa enables a foreign national to immigrate to Burkina Faso on a temporary basis to complete a course of study in the country.

Study visa holders can live and work (with restrictions) in Burkina Faso for as long as they need to complete their course.

What documents are required to obtain a student visa?

In order to be eligible for or apply for a Burkina Faso student visa, you must have the following documents with you:

• Valid passport with at least two blank pages, valid for approximately 6 months with at least one blank visa page

• Visa application form

• Passport photos

• Yellow fever vaccination certificate

• Cover Letter

• Proof of sufficient funds - the applicant must have proof of sufficient funds to stay in Burkina Faso

• A copy of your bank statement to prove your ability to finance yourself

• Copies of travel itinerary and proof of residence.

Is it possible to combine study and work in Burkina Faso?

Students are allowed to work part-time.

Part-time job options for students in Burkina Faso are as follows:

• Laboratory assistants – nursing students or specialist students can work as a laboratory assistant.

• Bartenders

• Waiters

• Customer Attendant - Students can serve customers, pack products in stores and earn extra money

• English Tutor - Burkina Faso is a francophone country and the official language is French, and students who speak English well and fluently can take lessons to teach the locals how to communicate in English properly.

• Internships – Burkina Faso offers a platform for students to undertake internships both locally and abroad. This means that students have the opportunity to study while they earn, depending on the organization and agreements.

Is it possible to get a scholarship for studies?

There are various organizations that can facilitate the study of students through scholarships. Scholarships are offered to students who are academically successful or who generally need financial assistance.

Some of the famous categories of scholarships in Burkina Faso are:

• Scholarship based on academic merit

• Scholarship based on student needs

• Scholarship for a specific career

• Creative competition scholarship

• Special scholarship for college

• Sports scholarship.