- Address
- Avenue Ousmane Sembène, Ouagadougou
- Phone
- +226 25-49-53-00
- Website
- bf.usembassy.gov
United States
Burkina Faso
US Embassy in Burkina Faso
1 embassy
The United States is represented in Burkina Faso by 1 mission: an embassy in Ouagadougou. Citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
US Embassy in Ouagadougou
At Avenue Ousmane Sembène, Ouagadougou, the US embassy represents the United States towards Burkina Faso. Its phone number and website are on its page.
United States visa for citizens of Burkina Faso
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United States visa requirements for citizens of Burkina Faso
- B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
- Transit (C visa) – brief
- Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
- Fee: US$185
- 4 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
The United States requires citizens of Burkina Faso to hold a visa issued in advance. Applicants in Burkina Faso turn to the US embassy in Ouagadougou; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Burkina Faso’s missions in the United States
Missions of Burkina Faso in the United States (2)
In return, Burkina Faso has 2 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.
Good to know
The United States in Burkina Faso
Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; one of them is in Burkina Faso.
Travel to Burkina Faso for US citizens
Burkina Faso requires a visa from US citizens, available online as an e-Visa. In Burkina Faso, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the US embassy in Burkina Faso is closed
The US 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 the United States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the US embassy in Burkina Faso?
The US embassy is in Ouagadougou, at Avenue Ousmane Sembène, Ouagadougou.
Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for the United States?
Citizens of Burkina Faso must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Do US citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
US citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Does Burkina Faso have an embassy in the United States?
Yes, Burkina Faso has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 1 other mission in the United States.