Travel advice
Practical advice for Burkinabè nationals travelling to or living in one of the eleven countries under the Embassy's jurisdiction, with detailed pages for India, Indonesia, Thailand and Nepal.
The Embassy of Burkina Faso in New Delhi is competent for eleven countries: India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Thailand, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, the Maldives, Timor-Leste and Nepal.
Detailed pages exist for India, Indonesia, Thailand and Nepal: they set out the entry formalities, the precautions to take before leaving, safety and health advice on site, emergency numbers and the Embassy's contact details. For the other countries, check the official websites of the country of destination (immigration, ministry of foreign affairs) and contact the Embassy with any question.
Choose your destination
Moving to India? See also the Living in India section: residence formalities, climate, safety, health and daily life.
General recommendations
- Check the entry requirements on the official portal of the country of destination before buying your ticket, and beware of unofficial intermediary websites.
- Travel with a valid passport and your international certificate of vaccination against yellow fever.
- Take out travel insurance covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- Let us know you are there by registering with the Embassy.
- Note the Embassy's emergency line: +91 98 111 44440.
Information given for guidance, checked on 25 October 2026. Rules change: always confirm with the official authorities of the country before travelling.