Burkina Faso - Consulate of Canada in Ouagadougou

You are a Burkina Faso citizen or you are from Canada and are looking for information on the consulate of Canada in Ouagadougou situated in Burkina Faso. A consulate in Ouagadougou could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Canada. It all depends on the importance of Ouagadougou and Burkina Faso in the relationships with the government of Canada.

The difference between consulates found in Ouagadougou are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of Canada in Burkina Faso besides Ouagadougou

Or the embassy of Canada in Burkina Faso

Canadian Embassy in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso 316 Professeur Joseph Kizerbo Avenue 01 P.O. Box 548 01Ouagadougou Burkina Faso
Email: ouaga@dfait-maeci.gc.ca - Tel: (+226) 50 31 18 94 - Website: www.canadainternational.gc.ca/burkinafaso/

Consulate Appointment in Ouagadougou

Most consulates in Ouagadougou need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Canada in Ouagadougou first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Ouagadougou do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Burkina Faso or Canada.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Ouagadougou please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.