Missions abroad

Embassies of Burkina Faso and consulates abroad

  • 53 missions
  • 32 countries
  • 28 embassies

Burkina Faso runs 53 missions in 32 countries: 28 embassies, 13 consulates, 11 honorary consulates and 1 other office. The largest networks are in France (7), Ivory Coast (4) and Germany (4).

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Embassies of Burkina Faso and consulates abroad

Visa rules for Burkina Faso passport holders

Entry rules for Burkina Faso passport holders199 in total

  • Visa-free30
  • Visa on arrival23
  • Electronic travel authorisation2
  • e-Visa48
  • Visa required96

Visa rules for Burkina Faso passport holders

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Burkina Faso’s missions by continent

By continent, 24 of Burkina Faso’s missions are in Europe, 20 in Africa, 5 in Asia and 4 in the Americas; Europe accounts for 45%.

Where Burkina Faso has the most missions

After France (7), Burkina Faso’s largest networks are in Ivory Coast (4), Germany (4), Italy (4), Belgium (2), Denmark (2) and Mali (2).

Embassies of Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso has an embassy in 27 countries. In 5 other countries it has consulates, honorary consulates or other offices but no embassy. Of Burkina Faso’s neighbours, Niger has no mission of Burkina Faso on record.

Honorary consuls of Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso has 11 honorary consulates, 21% of its network; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports. In Sweden, honorary consuls are its only representation.

Frequently asked questions

Where does Burkina Faso have the most consulates?

In France, with 7 missions, followed by Ivory Coast (4).

In which countries is Burkina Faso represented only by honorary consuls?

Sweden.