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France Embassy and Consulates in Burkina Faso
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
France Embassy in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Avenue Du Trésor B.P. 504 Ouagadougou Burkina Faso
Phone: + 226 25 49 66 66
Working hours: Close now (Open in 5 hours 19 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Burkinese and French holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| National Day | Wednesday, August 05 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 3 months |
| All Saints | Sunday, November 01 | 3 months, 1 week |
| Armistice Day | Wednesday, November 11 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Proclamation of Independence Day | Friday, December 11 | 4 months, 2 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 4 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in Burkina Faso?
France currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Burkina Faso including and Ouagadougou.
2 - Do Burkinese citizens need a visa for France?
Burkinese citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into France. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of France in Burkina Faso for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in Burkina Faso?
The French representative offices in Burkina Faso will be closed in observance of the following Burkinese and French holidays in 2026/2024:
- National Day (BF) Wed, Aug 05, 2026 (1 week, 5 days)
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Time in France vs Burkina Faso
Paris, France time is 2:00 hours ahead of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
03:41AMThursday, July 23, 2026
Paris, France
05:41AMThursday, July 23, 2026