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Valid passport required (minimum six month validity) by all except nationals of ECOWAS countries, when holding national identity cards.

Required by all except:
(a) those mentioned under passport exemptions above, for up to 90 days;
(b) those persons continuing their journey within 24 hours to another country, provided holding onward tickets and the appropriate travel documents and not leaving the airport.

Tourist, Business and Transit: Eur;61 (three months); Eur;82 (six months). Visa costs vary with the exchange rate. Visitors should contact the nearest Embassy for up-to-date prices.

Visas are valid for three, six and 12 months from the date of entry and permit multiple entry.

Nearest Consulate (or Consular Section at Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information.

(a) Valid passport. (b) Three application forms. (c) Three passport-size photos. (d) Fee, payable in cash or by postal order only. (e) For postal applications, arrangements must be made for the passport to be returned by a courier service. (f) Company letter if on business.
Note: These requirements are subject to change depending on country of application.

Visas can be granted within one day at an additional cost if papers are in order. Normal waiting time seven to 10 days.

Application to be made to the Central Government of Burkina Faso. Enquire at Consulate or Embassy for further information.

Ambassade du Burkina Faso in Belgium
16 Place Guy d’Arezzo, 1180 Brussels, Belgium
Tel: (2) 345 9912.
Website: www.ambassadeduburkina.be

British Honorary Consulate in the UK
St Nicholas Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 1EL, UK
Tel: (020) 8710 6290.

Embassy of Burkina Faso in the USA
2340 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 332 5577.
Website: www.burkinaembassy-usa.org

BP 624, Ouagadougou 01, Burkina Faso
Tel: 5030 6396.

The Lilacs, Stane Street, Ockley, Dorking, Surrey RH5 5LU
Tel: (01306) 627225.

2340 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 332 5577.
Website: www.burkinaembassy-usa.org

16 Place Guy d’Arezzo, 1180 Brussels, Belgium
Tel: (2) 345 9912.
Website: www.ambassadeduburkina.be

01 BP 502, Ouagadougou 01
Tel: 5030 6114 or 6115.
Website: www.ccia.bf

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A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from all travellers over one year of age. High-risk areas are rural areas, particularly the Poni province. Vaccinations against the A, C and W135 strains are highly recommended. There has been an outbreak of yellow fever in the Batie, Gaoua and Banfora districts of south-east Burkina Faso.

Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is no longer a condition of entry to Burkina Faso. However, cholera is a serious risk in this country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness; see the Health appendix.

Typhoid immunisation or boosters are recommended. Poliomyelitis is endemic.

Malaria risk exists all year throughout the country, predominantly in the malignant falciparum form. Resistance to chloroquine has been reported. A weekly dose of 250mg of mefloquine is the recommended prophylaxis.

Water is scarce and all found water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Drinking water outside main cities and towns is likely to be contaminated and sterilisation is considered essential. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised, but make sure that it is reconstituted with pure water. Avoid all dairy products made from unboiled milk. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Pork, salad and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.

Bilharzia (schistosomiasis) is present. Avoid swimming and paddling in fresh water; swimming pools that are well chlorinated and maintained are safe. Onchoerciasis (river blindness) and trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) occur. Vaccination against meningococcal meningitis, tetanus and hepatitis A is recommended. There was an outbreak of meningitis across West Africa in September 2005. Hepatitis B is hyperendemic. Hepatitis E, TB and dengue fever occur. HIV/Aids is prevalent. The hot, dusty environment can exacerbate breathing problems.
Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For more information, consult the Health appendix.

Health insurance is strongly recommended.

Below are the listed Public Holidays for the January 2006-June 2007 period.

Jan 1 2006 New Year’s Day. Jan 3 Anniversary of the 1966 Coup d’État. Jan 10 Aid El Kébir (Feast of the Sacrifice). Jan 31 El am Hejir (New Year). Mar 8 Women’s Day. Apr 11 Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet). Apr 17 Easter Monday. May 1 Labour Day. May 25 Ascension. Aug 4 Revolution Day. Aug 5 Independence Day. Aug 15 Assumption. Oct 15 Anniversary of the 1987 Coup d’État. Oct 22-24 Aid El Segheir (End of Ramadan). Nov 1 All Saints’ Day. Dec 11 Proclamation of the Republic. Dec 25 Christmas. Dec 31 Aid El Kébir (Feast of the Sacrifice).
Jan 1 2007 New Year’s Day. Jan 3 Anniversary of the 1966 Coup d’État. Jan 20 El am Hejir (New Year). Mar 8 Women’s Day. Mar 31 Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet). Apr 9 Easter Monday. May 1 Labour Day. May 17 Ascension.

Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Aid El Segheir, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night, and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Aid El Segheir itself. Aid El Segheir and Aid El Kébir may last anything from two to 10 days, depending on the region. For more information, refer to the World of Islam appendix.