- Address
- 01 BP 675 Ouagadougou 01 Ouaga 2000, Secteur 52, Porte 50, Rue 15.610 Arrondissement n°12, Ouagadougou
- Phone
- +226 25 37 65 90
- Head of mission
- Di Muzio Gabriele
Italy
Burkina Faso
Italian Embassy & Consulates in Burkina Faso
- 1 embassy
- 1 honorary consulate
Italy is represented in Burkina Faso by 2 missions: an embassy in Ouagadougou and an honorary consulate in Ouagadougou. Citizens of Burkina Faso must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
Italian Embassy in Ouagadougou
At 01 BP 675 Ouagadougou 01 Ouaga 2000, Secteur 52, Porte 50, Rue 15.610 Arrondissement n°12, Ouagadougou, the Italian embassy represents Italy towards Burkina Faso. The head of mission on record is Di Muzio Gabriele. Its phone number is on its page.
Italian honorary consulates in Burkina Faso
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Ouagadougou
Console Onorario Aline Giglio 01 BP 4436 OUAGADOUGOU 01, Ouagadougou
Italy has an honorary consulate in Ouagadougou; honorary consuls work part-time and normally cannot issue visas or full passports.
Italy visa for citizens of Burkina Faso
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Italy visa requirements for citizens of Burkina Faso
- Schengen visa (type C) – tourism, and tourism to visit family or friends
- National visa (type D) – study, work, family, elective residence, digital nomads
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
- Fee: €90
- 21 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Italy requires citizens of Burkina Faso to hold a visa issued in advance. In Burkina Faso, applications go to the Italian embassy in Ouagadougou, or to a visa centre working for Italy.
Burkina Faso’s missions in Italy
Missions of Burkina Faso in Italy (4)
In return, Burkina Faso has 4 missions in Italy, including its embassy in Rome.
Good to know
Italy in Burkina Faso
Worldwide, Italy has 580 missions in 172 countries; 2 of them are in Burkina Faso.
Travel to Burkina Faso for Italian citizens
Burkina Faso requires a visa from Italian citizens, available online as an e-Visa. In Burkina Faso, Italian citizens can turn to the Italian embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Italian missions in Burkina Faso are closed
Italian missions in Burkina Faso close 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 Italy, such as Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Italian embassy in Burkina Faso?
The Italian embassy is in Ouagadougou, at 01 BP 675 Ouagadougou 01 Ouaga 2000, Secteur 52, Porte 50, Rue 15.610 Arrondissement n°12, Ouagadougou.
Does Italy have consulates in Burkina Faso?
No career consulate is on record, but Italy has an honorary consulate in Ouagadougou.
Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Italy?
Italy requires citizens of Burkina Faso to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Italian citizens need an e-Visa for Burkina Faso, applied for online before travel.
Does Burkina Faso have an embassy in Italy?
Yes, Burkina Faso has its embassy in Rome, along with 3 other missions in Italy.