All the services you need to succeed in Burkina
Documents, administrative procedures, housing, health, education, transport and professional services. Easily find what you need.
What are you looking for today?
Go straight to the service you need through our themed categories.
Documents & proceduresCivil status, passport, consular card, certificates, legalisation.
EducationSchools, universities, training, enrolment and education options.
Coming soonHealthWork & careerStarting a businessInvestingDaily lifeFamily & settling in
Your procedures, made simple
Access Burkina Faso's consular services and official online platforms for all your procedures.
Consular services
- Consular cardProof of identity and residence abroad.
- PassportIssue and renewal of ordinary passports.
- Civil statusBirths, marriages, deaths and other records.
- CertificatesCertificates of single status, custom and nationality.
- LegalisationAuthentication of official documents.
Official online platforms
Save time with Burkina Faso's online services.
- e-Visa Burkina Electronic visa application for Burkina Faso.(new tab)
- e-Criminal record Criminal record certificate (bulletin no. 3) online.(new tab)
- Travel form Mandatory immigration formalities.(new tab)
- Service Public The administration's online services portal.(new tab)
- Paris Consulate Consular services in France.(new tab)
Which documents do you need?
The documents required and the procedures are detailed on the official Service Public portal.
Settling in Burkina
Everything you need for everyday life.
HousingFind the right home for you and your family.- Renting
- Buying
- Short stay
- Agencies
Banking & financeBanking services and suitable financial solutions.
Coming soonTelecommunicationsTransportEssential services
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions we are asked most often.
What documents should I prepare before returning to Burkina?
Before you return, make sure you have: a valid passport, your consular card if you have one, your civil status records (birth, marriage), your diplomas and professional certificates, and any document showing your administrative situation abroad.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, August 2026
Answers coming soonHow do I obtain a Burkinabè nationality certificate?How do I find housing in Burkina Faso?How do I enrol my children in school in Burkina?What health cover is available in Burkina?How do I find a job in Burkina Faso?
Being Burkinabè abroad
Stay connected with your country and discover resources to support you abroad.
- Consular Services
- Cultural Services
- Professional Network
- Culture Promotion
- Buy & Sell Products
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