Burkina Faso Passport
147T

Nomad Rank

49

Total Score

Country

Burkina Faso

Capital City

Ouagadougou

Language

French

Currency

West African CFA franc

Region

Africa

Landlocked

Yes

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Burkina Faso Passport

Nomad Capitalist Passport Index Ranking

The Burkina Faso Passport is currently ranked Number 147T in the Nomad Capitalist Passport Index with a total score of 49. This ranking, relative to other passports, has been calculated by considering the government of Burkina Faso’s approach not just to travel, but to international taxation laws, global perception, dual citizenship and personal freedom.

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Travel Destinations from Burkina Faso 50% in total score

For the Burkina Faso Travel Score calculation, we relied on government travel data from 199 passport-issuing countries and territories, combined with real-time intelligence and proprietary research. This factor includes a Mobility Score (MS) measuring ease of travel, which focuses on visa-free (VF) travel, visa on arrival (VOA), eTA and eVisa (if issued within three days). Based on that data, we assigned Burkina Faso a Travel Score of 68 which means that Burkina Faso passport holders can enter a total of 68 destinations — either without a visa, through a visa on arrival or via an eTA.

Taxation in Burkina Faso 20% in total score

For the Burkina Faso Taxation Score calculation, we relied on data from our network of tax vendors, news sources and tax authorities. Based on that data, we assigned Burkina Faso a Taxation Score of 30, meaning that Burkina Faso allows citizens to relocate to avoid tax.

Perception 10% in total score

For the Burkina Faso Perception Score calculation, we relied on the World Happiness Report, the Human Development Index and subjective factors from our networks’ experience to determine how each country’s citizens are perceived and recognised. Based on that data, we assigned Burkina Faso a Perception Score of 20, meaning that Burkina Faso citizens experience intermediate hostility.

Dual Citizenship 10% in total score

For the Burkina Faso Dual Citizenship Score calculation, we relied on embassy data and our experience to assess the ability to hold dual citizenship. Based on that data, we assigned Burkina Faso a Dual Citizenship Score of 50, meaning that Burkina Faso citizens are almost always allowed to hold other citizenships.

Freedom 10% in total score

For the Burkina Faso Freedom Score calculation, we relied on data and news reports on mandatory military service, government surveillance, press freedom and other factors to determine the personal freedom of citizens and expats. Based on that data, we assigned Burkina Faso a Freedom Score of 20, meaning that Burkina Faso citizens have low freedom.

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