German Embassy in Ouagadougou
Embassy 
Germany Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
- Address
- Rue Kafando Romuald 14, Ouagadougou
- Phone
- +226 25 306731
- Website
- ouagadougou.diplo.de
Head of mission: Dietrich Becker, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 21 October 2026
The German embassy in Ouagadougou stands at Rue Kafando Romuald 14, Ouagadougou, in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–11:00. Within 1 km there are 4 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Ouagadougou
| Monday | 09:00–11:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–11:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–11:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–11:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–11:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Kanzlei Montag - Donnerstag: 07:00 Uhr-12.15 Uhr und 13:15-16:15 Uhr Freitag: 07:00 Uhr-13:00 Uhr An folgenden Feiertagen ist die Botschaft geschlossen. Konsularservice Für einen Termin klicken Sie hier.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Burkina Faso
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Proclamation of Independence Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The German embassy in Ouagadougou is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–11:00. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).
Germany visa for citizens of Burkina Faso
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Germany requires citizens of Burkina Faso to hold a visa issued in advance. Whether the German embassy in Ouagadougou takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,385 | 1,126 | 245 | 17.9% | 97.2% |
| 2024 | 1,426 | 1,135 | 277 | 19.6% | 98.9% |
| 2025 | 1,478 | 1,254 | 202 | 13.8% | 97.5% |
2025 figures: 1,478 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Germany’s embassy in Ouagadougou, and 1,254 visas were issued. 202 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 13.8%. The refusal rate fell by 5.7 points from 19.6% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 4% compared with 2024 (1,426).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 13.8% (2025) to 19.6% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Burkina Faso, 19.0% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the 3rd largest number of applications of the 4 Schengen states represented here.
Almost every visa issued here allows multiple entries. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Burkina Faso.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Ghana in OuagadougouAvenue Président Thomas Sankara, Ouagadougou
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Embassy of France in OuagadougouAvenue de l’indépendance, Rue de l’Hospitalité BP 504 Ouagadougou 01, Quartier Koulouba, Ouagadougou
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Embassy of Ivory Coast in Ouagadougou01 BP 20, Ouagadougou
Germany’s other missions in Burkina Faso
The German embassy in Ouagadougou is the only mission of Germany in Burkina Faso on record. Burkina Faso in turn has 4 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Ouagadougou
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Ouagadougou. It is headed by Dietrich Becker, Ambassador, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Rue Kafando Romuald 14, Ouagadougou. The record for the German embassy in Ouagadougou includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
German citizens travelling to Burkina Faso
German citizens need an e-Visa for Burkina Faso, applied for online before travel.
When the German embassy in Ouagadougou is closed
Expect the German embassy in Ouagadougou to be shut on Proclamation of Independence Day on Friday 11 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and often on Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in Germany.
Before visiting the German embassy in Ouagadougou
Current procedures for the German embassy in Ouagadougou, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Ouagadougou
Within 1 km of the German embassy in Ouagadougou there are 4 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Ouagadougou?
The German embassy in Ouagadougou is at Rue Kafando Romuald 14, Ouagadougou.
What are the opening hours of the German Embassy in Ouagadougou?
The German embassy in Ouagadougou is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–11:00.
Is the German Embassy in Ouagadougou open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the German embassy in Ouagadougou do not include Saturday.
When is the German Embassy in Ouagadougou closed?
The German embassy in Ouagadougou closes on Burkina Faso’s public holidays, the next being Proclamation of Independence Day on Friday 11 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Germany.
Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Germany?
Germany requires citizens of Burkina Faso to hold a visa issued in advance.
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