South African Embassy in Burkina Faso

South Africa has its embassy in Ouagadougou, the capital; the address on record is Avenue Pascal Zagré, Villa No 149, Rue de Badnogo, Ouagadougou. Its phone number is on its page.

Citizens of Burkina Faso must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa. Applicants in Burkina Faso turn to the South African embassy in Ouagadougou; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

In return, Burkina Faso has an embassy in South Africa, in Pretoria.

South Africa in Burkina Faso

Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; one of them is in Burkina Faso.

Travel to Burkina Faso for South African citizens

South African citizens need an e-Visa for Burkina Faso, applied for online before travel. In Burkina Faso, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the South African embassy in Burkina Faso is closed

The South African 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 South Africa, such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.