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German Embassy in Burkina Faso

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In Burkina Faso, Germany has an embassy in Ouagadougou. Citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.

German Embassy in Ouagadougou

Embassy of Germany in Ouagadougou

Embassy · Ouagadougou

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Address: Rue Kafando Romuald 14, Ouagadougou
Phone: +226 25 306731
Website: ouagadougou.diplo.de
Head of mission: Dietrich Becker, Ambassador

At Rue Kafando Romuald 14, Ouagadougou, the German embassy represents Germany towards Burkina Faso. The head of mission on record is Dietrich Becker, Ambassador. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Germany visa for citizens of Burkina Faso

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Germany visa requirements for citizens of Burkina Faso

Schengen visa (type C) – tourism
Schengen visa (type C) – visiting friends or family in Germany
National visa (type D) – study, work, family reunification
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
Fee: €90
22 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel. From Burkina Faso, the application is made at the German embassy in Ouagadougou or through a visa centre appointed by Germany.

Burkina Faso’s missions in Germany

Missions of Burkina Faso in Germany (4)

In return, Burkina Faso has 4 missions in Germany, including its embassy in Berlin.

Good to know

Germany in Burkina Faso

Worldwide, Germany has 572 missions in 191 countries; one of them is in Burkina Faso.

Travel to Burkina Faso for German citizens

Burkina Faso requires a visa from German citizens, available online as an e-Visa. In Burkina Faso, German citizens can turn to the German embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the German embassy in Burkina Faso is closed

The German embassy in Burkina Faso closes on Burkina Faso’s public holidays, the next being Proclamation of Independence Day on Friday 11 December 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of Germany, such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.