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The Ambassador
The Ambassador
H.E. Prof. Dr Désiré Boniface Somé is the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Burkina Faso to India. He presented his letters of credence to the President of the Republic of India, H.E. Mrs Droupadi Murmu, on 29 August 2023, and to the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, H.E. Mr Anura Kumara Dissanayake, on 29 November 2024. A distinguished academic and Associate Professor of Sociology at the University Joseph Ki-Zerbo, Prof. Somé combines high-level research expertise with a strategic vision for South-South cooperation.
His mission focuses on three strategic pillars: strengthening economic partnerships in mining, textile, and pharmaceutical sectors; facilitating technology transfer to enhance Burkina Faso's agriculture and industry; and fostering educational exchange and professional training for Burkinabè youth.
In addition to India, the Embassy's jurisdiction covers Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Thailand, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, the Maldives, Timor-Leste and Nepal. The Ambassador works to position Burkina Faso as a key partner for development and cultural exchange across the region.
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Economic partnership
Trade & investment in mining, textiles, and pharmaceuticals
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Technology transfer
Adapting Indian innovations for agriculture & industry
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Educational exchange
Academic mobility & professional training for youth
Embassy Staff
Embassy Staff
Embassy Staff
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H.E. Prof. Dr Désiré Boniface Somé
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Leadership
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Mr. Aimé Yves Bado
Minister Counselor
Diplomatic staff
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Mr. Jean-Baptiste Gagré
Second Counselor
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Mr. Ouédraogo Mahama
Treasurer
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Mr. Coulibaly Hervé
Attaché
Administrative staff
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Ms. Somadula Sangeeta
Secretary
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Mr. Chander Subhash
Protocol Officer
Support staff
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Mr. Kumar Sanjeev
Driver
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Mr. Biswa Kiran
Driver
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Mr. Kumar Rakesh
Driver
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Mr. Singh Sukhdev
Driver
About the Embassy
About the Embassy
The Embassy of Burkina Faso in New Delhi is the official diplomatic mission of Burkina Faso to the Republic of India. The Embassy serves as the primary channel for diplomatic, consular, and commercial relations between the two countries.
The Embassy provides a full range of consular services to Burkinabè nationals residing in or traveling through the eleven countries of its jurisdiction: India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Thailand, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, the Maldives, Timor-Leste and Nepal. Services include passport and visa processing, civil status documentation, and emergency assistance.
Embassy services
- Head of Mission
- Consular section
- Protocol section
- Treasury
- Secretariat
- Military mission
- Switchboard and reception
F-2/4, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi — 110057, India
Open Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Chancellery details
- Address
- F-2/4, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi - 110057
- Phone
- +91-11-26140641 / +91-11-26140642
- Fax
- +91-11-26140630
- Opening hours
- Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Opening hours
Opening hours : Monday to Friday, 8:00 – 16:00
Consular services : Monday to Friday, 8:00 – 16:00
Consular Network
Consular Network
The Embassy's jurisdiction covers eleven countries: India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Thailand, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, the Maldives, Timor-Leste and Nepal.
The Embassy's jurisdiction includes three honorary consulates: Mumbai (Maharashtra, India), Bangkok (Thailand), and Jakarta (Indonesia). The Bangkok and Jakarta consulates are currently operational with appointed Honorary Consuls.
Jurisdiction
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India
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Indonesia
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Thailand
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- Malaysia
- Nepal
- Bhutan
- Brunei
- Maldives
- Timor-Leste
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Bangkok
Thailand · Honorary consulate
Operational
Honorary Consul: Mr. Anusak Inthraphuvasak
Bhirabhol Israprasarat CT, Tower, 31st Floor, 191/2-5 Ratchadapisek Road, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110, Thaïlande
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Jakarta
Indonesia · Honorary consulate
Operational
Honorary Consul: Mr. Eddie Gunadirdja
Melawai Raya, Gd. Panin Bank Lt. 4, Jalan Sungai Sambas VI No. 189 A-B, Kramat Pela, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan, DKI Jakarta 12160, Indonésie
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Mumbai
India (Maharashtra) · Honorary consulate
Being set up
FAQ
FAQ
Find answers to the most common questions about consular services and embassy procedures.
The vast majority of Burkinabè nationals traveling abroad encounter no difficulties. However, given our mission, we are able to assist Burkinabè nationals who are victims of criminal acts, accidents, illness, death, natural or man-made disasters, civil unrest, or whose family needs to reach them in an emergency.
If you request a service from the Embassy or consulate abroad, staff will ask you to provide proof of Burkinabè citizenship, such as a passport or identity card.
By registering your trip online, you help location services in case of emergency, verify your status, and facilitate communication with your family or relatives.
Registration is voluntary and free of charge. We encourage you to consider registration as an integral part of your travel planning and safety.
The Consular Card is an identity document issued by the Embassy to registered Burkinabè citizens within its jurisdiction. All citizens of Burkina Faso are entitled to receive a consular card.
To obtain a Consular Card, register with the Embassy by presenting any document proving Burkinabè citizenship (passport, identity card, etc.).
Consular services are provided to Burkinabè nationals who work, live, and travel abroad. Consular services operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A detailed list of services is available on our Consular Services page.
The Consulate at Burkina Faso missions abroad will use your protected information if necessary in the event of a disaster, emergency, or any other crisis.
Only authorized Consulate officials have access to the information, which will only be used in case of disaster, emergency, or other crisis. This enables authorized officials to respond — for example, to contact family members to verify the status of Burkinabè nationals traveling abroad who may have been affected by the emergency.
The Consulate is committed to ensuring that any personal information received through the online registration process is protected from unauthorized disclosure.
The Consulate will not disclose the information you provide during the registration process to third parties (including family members) unless you have previously given written authorization to do so. In the event that family members inquire about your whereabouts, such requests will be forwarded to you. You may choose to inform the Consulate of your decision to respond or not to respond.
A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter Burkina Faso must generally first obtain a visa, which is placed in the traveler's passport — a travel document issued by the traveler's country of citizenship.
Some international travelers may be eligible to travel to Burkina Faso without a visa if they meet the requirements for visa-free travel. Please visit our Visa Services page for complete details on visa categories, requirements, and fees.