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Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Burkina Faso
Language: English

Consular services

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.

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Visa 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.

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Consular 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.

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Emergency 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.

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Legalization & 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.

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