- Address
- 01 BP 5560, Ouagadougou
- Phone
- +226 25 37 65 06
- Website
- bf.emb-japan.go.jp
Japan
Burkina Faso
Japanese Embassy in Burkina Faso
1 embassy
In Burkina Faso, Japan has an embassy in Ouagadougou. Citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.
Japanese Embassy in Ouagadougou
Japan has its embassy in Ouagadougou, the capital; the address on record is 01 BP 5560, Ouagadougou. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Japan visa for citizens of Burkina Faso
Burkina FasoJapan Visa required Japan visa for citizens of Burkina Faso
JapanBurkina Faso e-Visa Burkina Faso visa for citizens of Japan
Japan visa requirements for citizens of Burkina Faso
- Short-term stay visa (tourism)
- Short-term stay visa (business)
- Short-term stay visa (visiting relatives or friends)
- JAPAN eVISA (single-entry tourism)
- Fee: JP¥15,000
- 16 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Japan requires citizens of Burkina Faso to hold a visa issued in advance. From Burkina Faso, the application is made at the Japanese embassy in Ouagadougou or through a visa centre appointed by Japan.
Burkina Faso’s missions in Japan
Missions of Burkina Faso in Japan (1)
In return, Burkina Faso has an embassy in Japan, in Tokyo.
Good to know
Japan in Burkina Faso
Worldwide, Japan has 248 missions in 146 countries; one of them is in Burkina Faso.
Travel to Burkina Faso for Japanese citizens
Japanese citizens need an e-Visa for Burkina Faso, applied for online before travel. In Burkina Faso, Japanese citizens can turn to the Japanese embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the Japanese embassy in Burkina Faso is closed
The Japanese 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 Japan, such as Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Japanese embassy in Burkina Faso?
The Japanese embassy is in Ouagadougou, at 01 BP 5560, Ouagadougou.
Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Japan?
Citizens of Burkina Faso must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Japanese citizens need an e-Visa for Burkina Faso, applied for online before travel.
Does Burkina Faso have an embassy in Japan?
Yes, Burkina Faso has its embassy in Tokyo.