Greece Visa RequirementsFor Burkina Faso passport holders
Burkina Faso citizens must apply for a Schengen type C visa before traveling to Greece. The visa costs EUR 80 and allows stays of up to 90 days. Applications are submitted at the Greek Embassy or through a representative Schengen country in Ouagadougou.
Burkina Faso passport holders require a visa to enter Greece.
Apply at a Schengen country embassy in Ouagadougou with authority to process Greek visa applications. Submit passport, application form, photos, travel insurance, hotel bookings, flight itinerary, bank statements, and EUR 80 fee. The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides guidance on its website.
Greece is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Burkina Faso to Greece: What You Need to Know
Greece is a Schengen member state requiring Burkina Faso passport holders to hold a valid Schengen visa. Applications may be submitted at the Greek Embassy (if present) or through another Schengen country embassy in Ouagadougou. Greece is a top destination for islands, ancient ruins, and Mediterranean food. Processing typically takes 15 working days.
How to Get There
A Schengen visa covers all 27 member states. Consider combining Greece with Italy or Cyprus. Connections from Ouagadougou go via Paris, Frankfurt, or Rome.
Money & Banking
Greece uses the euro (EUR). ATMs are widely available. Credit cards accepted at hotels and tourist areas but carry cash for smaller establishments and island shops.
Practical Tips
The Greek islands (Santorini, Mykonos, Corfu) are best visited from May to October. Athens has world-class museums and the Acropolis. Greece uses the euro. Ferry services connect the mainland to hundreds of islands. Book ferry and hotel in advance in high season.