Burkina Faso
Travel Factsheet •
XOF
Currency
French
Language
+226
Calling Code
R
Drives On
Emergency Numbers
Police: 17
Ambulance: 15
Entry Requirements
Visa:
Visa required for most nationalities, obtainable on arrival or in advance.
Passport:
6 months validity
Money & Costs
Cards:
Cash essential
ATMs:
Medium
Daily Budget:
$70
Tipping:
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory.
Health & Safety
Doctors:
Rare
Pharmacy:
Limited hours
Essential Phrases
Hello
Bonjour
Goodbye
Au revoir
Please
S'il vous plaît
Thank you
Merci
Sorry
Désolé
Things to Avoid
Not respecting local customsUnderestimating heatAssuming english is widely spoken
Don't discuss: PoliticsDon't discuss: Religion