An embassy
at your service
Committed to strengthening the ties of friendship between Nigeria and Burkina Faso.
Services at the embassy
Visa application
Visitors who need a visa must obtain it before they travel, because Nigerian visas are not issued at the port of entry. Applications are made online on the official portals of the Nigeria Immigration Service. The Embassy does not issue visas online and this website does not take visa applications.
Read the visa procedureVisa renewal
A Nigerian visa is valid for the period shown on it. To travel to Nigeria again after it has expired, apply for a new visa on the portals of the Nigeria Immigration Service.
Read the procedureConsular registration
Nigerian citizens living in Burkina Faso are encouraged to register with the Embassy, so that the consular section can keep in touch with them and assist them quickly in an emergency.
Read the procedureEmergency assistance
Nigerian citizens in serious difficulty in Burkina Faso can call the Embassy's emergency line, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on +226 72 00 00 11.
Read the procedureLegalization & Civil status
Documents issued in Nigeria for use abroad, such as birth and marriage certificates, are authenticated by the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The consular section can advise you on the procedure for your document.
Read the procedureLatest news
05Sep
Open house at the consular service
Come meet our teams and ask your questions about your procedures.
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28Aug
22Aug
Signing of an economic cooperation agreement
A new agreement strengthens trade exchanges between the two countries.
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15Aug
Awareness campaign for nationals
An information campaign on consular registration is launched in Ouagadougou.
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08Aug
Official visit of a ministerial delegation
A delegation met with the Ambassador on bilateral cooperation priorities.
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Useful numbers
- Embassy (Reception) +226 25 36 09 79
- Consular assistance +226 25 36 09 80
- Emergencies (24/7) +226 72 00 00 11
Application status
The Embassy keeps no online queue. See where each application is followed.
Read the procedureLocation & contact
Find our contact details and the Embassy's location in Ouagadougou.
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