Looking for the Burkina Faso Embassy in Berlin? Below you will find the official address, contact details, opening hours and available consular services.
Contact Details
| Address | Burkinese Embassy in Berlin, Karolingerplatz 10-11, 14052 Berlin, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 30 30 10 59 90 |
| Fax | +49 30 30 10 59 920 |
| office@ambaburkina.de | |
| Website | http://www.embassy-bf.org/ |
| Social Media | |
| Head of Mission | Mr. Toro Justin Ouoro, Ambassador |
Opening Hours Embassy
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 15:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 15:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 15:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 15:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening Hours Consular Section
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening hours are subject to change on public holidays and special occasions. Always check with the embassy in advance.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The Embassy of Burkina Faso is at Karolingerplatz 10–11 in Berlin-Westend, near the U-Bahn station Theodor-Heuss-Platz (U2).
- Visas: Applications are no longer accepted at the embassy. Apply online.
About the Embassy of Burkina Faso in Berlin
The embassy represents Burkina Faso in Germany and is responsible for the whole country. Germany has long been one of Burkina Faso’s most important development partners, although cooperation has changed since the military takeovers of 2022.
Burkina Faso has honorary consuls in Hanover and Potsdam.
Which office of Burkina Faso is responsible for me?
| Office | Area |
|---|---|
| Embassy, Berlin | Whole of Germany |
| Honorary Consulate, Hanover | Lower Saxony and Bremen |
| Honorary Consulate, Potsdam | Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania |
Consular services
- Passports and consular registration for citizens of Burkina Faso
- Civil status documents
- Legalisation of documents
- Information on the online visa procedure
Visa information
Travelling from Germany to Burkina Faso
The German Federal Foreign Office warns against travel to large parts of Burkina Faso because of terrorism and armed conflict.
- German citizens need a visa, which must be applied for online before travel. Applications at the embassy in Berlin are no longer possible.
- Apply early: processing times have increased, and waiting times of several weeks are not unusual.
- A visa on arrival is not recommended. It is only accepted in urgent exceptional cases, and travellers have been refused entry.
Travelling from Burkina Faso to Germany
Citizens of Burkina Faso need a Schengen visa, which is applied for at the German Embassy in Ouagadougou.
Other consulates and embassies in Berlin
161 other countries are represented in Berlin, among them: Burundi (embassy), Cabo Verde (embassy), Cambodia (embassy), Cameroon (embassy), Canada (embassy), Chad (embassy), Chile (embassy), China (embassy), Colombia (embassy), Costa Rica (embassy), Croatia (embassy), Cuba (embassy), Cyprus (embassy), Czech Republic (embassy), Côte d’Ivoire (embassy), Democratic Republic of the Congo (embassy), Denmark (embassy), Djibouti (embassy), Dominican Republic (embassy), Republic of the Congo (embassy). The full list of all 162 missions is on the overview page for Germany.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on German public holidays in Berlin and on holidays of Burkina Faso, including Independence Day on 5 August and Proclamation of the Republic on 11 December.
Emergency assistance
Citizens of Burkina Faso in Germany
Contact the embassy if your passport is lost or stolen.
German nationals in Burkina Faso
The German Embassy in Ouagadougou is responsible for Burkina Faso and also for Niger. Germans in the country should register on the crisis-preparedness list “Elefand”.
Diplomatic missions between Burkina Faso and Germany
Burkina Faso in Germany
Measured in a straight line from Berlin, the nearest other Burkinabè office is the Honorary Consulate in Potsdam (about 26 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Berlin.
- Berlin – Embassy of Burkina Faso (this page)
- Hanover – Honorary Consulate (250 km) (Lower Saxony and Bremen)
- Potsdam – Honorary Consulate (26 km) (Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania)
Germany in Burkina Faso
- Ouagadougou – German Embassy, also responsible for Niger
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Burkina Faso in Berlin
Can I apply for a visa at the embassy in Berlin?
No. Visas for Burkina Faso must be applied for online.
Is the embassy open on Wednesday?
No. It is closed on Wednesdays.
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Details checked on 3 October 2026. Sources: German Federal Foreign Office (travel advice and missions). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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