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France Embassy and Consulates in Burkina Faso
1 Diplomatic Missions
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France Embassy in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Avenue Du Trésor B.P. 504 Ouagadougou Burkina Faso
Phone: + 226 25 49 66 66
Working hours: Open now (Close in 5 hours 22 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 5 days, 6 hours |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Labor Day / May Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| WWII Victory Day | Friday, May 08 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, May 24 | 2 months |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 25 | 2 months |
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:
- Daylight Saving Time starts (FR) Sun, Mar 29, 2026 (5 days, 13 hours)
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Time in France vs Burkina Faso
Paris, France time is 1:00 hours ahead of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
10:38AMMonday, March 23, 2026
Paris, France
11:38AMMonday, March 23, 2026