Burkina Faso has eliminated visa fees for all African travelers, a move aimed at promoting Pan-Africanism and regional integration.

The decision was announced following a cabinet meeting led by the country’s president, Capt. Ibrahim Traoré.

According to Security Minister Mahamadou Sana, African citizens will no longer have to pay for a visa to enter Burkina Faso.
However, travelers will still be required to submit an online application for approval before their journey.

The policy change aligns with the vision of Capt. Traoré, who seized power in a 2022 coup and has cultivated an image as a champion of Pan-Africanism and a vocal critic of Western influence and colonialism.

Burkina Faso joins a growing number of African nations, including Ghana, Rwanda, and Kenya, that have eased travel restrictions for fellow Africans.

The move also follows a push by the African Union to facilitate the free movement of people and goods within the continent.