DV Lottery for Burkina Faso: Eligibility, Odds and What to Prepare

Natives of Burkina Faso could enter DV-2026

Burkina Faso was not listed among the DV-2026 excluded birthplaces, so people born there could enter that cycle. This is a historical reference: the list is republished for every cycle, and no DV-2027 list has been published as of 21 October 2026. Your country of eligibility normally follows your place of birth, not your nationality or where you live.

Country of birth normally determines chargeability. Citizenship or current residence alone does not replace it. Check spouse, parent and territory exceptions in the actual cycle’s instructions.

Full visa suspension for Burkina Faso nationals

The published PP 10998 guidance, in effect since 1 January 2026, lists Burkina Faso among nationalities with a full suspension of visa issuance, with limited exceptions. This is separate from DV eligibility: a native of Burkina Faso may be able to enter, but a visa may not be issued unless an exception applies. Read the official scope and exceptions before investing time and money.

Nationality, passport, location and visa validity at the effective date can matter. Limited exceptions require individual review. Do not treat a country selector as a final eligibility ruling.

How many people from Burkina Faso enter and are selected

Historical rate for Burkina Faso: about 1 in 262 people entered (counting spouses and children) was selected across DV-2019 to DV-2021. Selection is a random drawing; this is not a prediction.

Per-country entry counts are published only through DV-2021; selectee counts through DV-2026. A dash means no figure was published.

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What to prepare if you were born in Burkina Faso

1. Passport: valid and unexpired, with its number, issuing country and expiry date ready, and a JPEG scan of the biographic and signature page (5 MB or less). Check it free on your device →
2. Photo: 600 × 600 pixels, JPEG, 240 KB or less, taken within six months, head 50–69% of the height, no glasses. Frame it free →
3. Your name in the Roman alphabet, exactly as in your passport, with your city and country of birth as recorded in your documents.
4. Your family: your spouse and every unmarried child under 21, each with a compliant photo, even if they will not immigrate. See who must be listed →
5. Your qualification: a formal 12-year education or two qualifying years of work in the past five. Check the rules →

Run the complete entry check to see your acceptance score and every problem before you submit on the official site.

After selection: documents from Burkina Faso

A person born in Burkina Faso may need police or civil records from more than one country because of past residence, marriage, birth or arrest history. The format of each record depends on the country that issued it, not only on your nationality: use the official document finder for every country involved.

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