Moving to Republic of the Congo from Burkina Faso

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Burkina Faso to Republic of the Congo — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Burkina Faso to Republic of the Congo.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Burkina Faso to Republic of the Congo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BF
27.8
CG
8.4

Republic of the Congo performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BF
$224
CG
$209
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BF
1.5
CG
1.7

Republic of the Congo performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BF
84.0
CG
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BF
0.3t
CG
1.3t

Burkina Faso generally does better on environment, though Republic of the Congo leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BF
0.1
CG
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BF
7.8%
CG
0.0%

Republic of the Congo generally does better on infrastructure, though Burkina Faso leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BF
5.3%
CG
20.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BF
$2,500
CG
$6,200

Burkina Faso generally does better on employment & economy, though Republic of the Congo leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BF
63.4 yrs
CG
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BF
49.4
CG
47.9

Burkina Faso generally does better on family life, though Republic of the Congo leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Burkina Faso and Republic of the Congo. To live, work, or study long-term in Republic of the Congo, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Republic of the Congo's immigration authority.

Burkina Faso passport

Burkina Faso passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo

Visa on Arrival
Burkina Faso passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Republic of the Congo.
Republic of the Congo passport

Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Burkina Faso

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Republic of the Congo passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Burkina Faso.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Republic of the Congo?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Republic of the Congo has 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Republic of the Congo safe for expats?

Republic of the Congo performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Republic of the Congo compared to Burkina Faso?

Republic of the Congo performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Republic of the Congo, compared to 1.5 in Burkina Faso. Republic of the Congo scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burkina Faso: 40).

What language do they speak in Republic of the Congo?

The official languages in Republic of the Congo are French, Kikongo and Lingala. In Burkina Faso, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

BF CG
Population 21,935,389 5,546,307
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages French French, Kikongo, Lingala
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +226 +242
Time zones 1 1