Moving to Venezuela from Burkina Faso

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Burkina Faso to Venezuela.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BF
27.8
VE
13.2

Venezuela 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
VE
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BF
1.5
VE
16.6

Venezuela 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
VE
32.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BF
0.3t
VE
3.4t

Burkina Faso generally does better on environment, though Venezuela 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
VE
9.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BF
7.8%
VE
7.5%

Venezuela performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BF
5.3%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BF
$2,500
VE
$7,704

Burkina Faso generally does better on employment & economy, though Venezuela 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
VE
73.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BF
49.4
VE
17.7

Venezuela generally does better on family life, though Burkina Faso leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ouagadougou Rain: 29.3 in/yr (744 mm)
95° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Caracas Rain: 35.9 in/yr (913 mm)
86° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ouagadougou Caracas
Jan–Mar 96°/67°F (36°/20°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 99°/78°F (37°/26°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 95°/67°F (35°/20°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Ouagadougou Caracas
Jan 91°/62°F (32.9°/16.5°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 96°/66°F (35.8°/19.1°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 101°/74°F (38.3°/23.5°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 103°/80°F (39.3°/26.4°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 100°/79°F (37.7°/26.1°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 94°/75°F (34.7°/24.1°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 90°/73°F (32.1°/22.8°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.2°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 90°/72°F (32.5°/22.4°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 96°/73°F (35.6°/23.0°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 97°/67°F (35.9°/19.6°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.9°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso, Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Burkina Faso passport

Burkina Faso passport holder visiting Venezuela

Visa Required
Burkina Faso passport holders need a visa to enter Venezuela.
Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Burkina Faso

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Venezuela 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 Venezuela?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Venezuela has 9.6 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 Venezuela safe for expats?

Venezuela performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Burkina Faso?

Venezuela performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 1.5 in Burkina Faso. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burkina Faso: 40).

What's the weather like in Venezuela compared to Burkina Faso?

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 95°F in Ouagadougou. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Ouagadougou gets 29.3 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Burkina Faso, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

BF VE
Population 21,935,389 29,789,730
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages French Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +226 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171