The Embassy of Burkina Faso in Brussels is Burkina Faso’s diplomatic mission to Belgium. Burkinabè nationals in Belgium turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | Place Guy d'Arezzo 16, 1180 Uccle (Brussels), Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 2 345 99 12 |
| Fax | +32 2 345 06 12 |
| ambassade.burkina@skynet.be | |
| Website | website no longer available (checked October 2026) |
| Social Media | |
| Head of Mission | Léopold Tonguenoma Bonkoungou, Ambassador |
| National Day | 11 December |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information (not published in the Belgian protocol list) – please confirm before your visit, especially on Belgian and Burkinabè public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to Place Guy d'Arezzo 16, 1180 Uccle. The address is in Uccle, a municipality of the Brussels-Capital Region.
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
The embassy and its network in Belgium
According to the Belgian protocol list, Burkina Faso is represented by Ambassador Léopold Tonguenoma Bonkoungou (credentials presented 3 April 2023). Many embassies in Brussels are also accredited to Luxembourg, and some Burkinabè diplomats in the city work with the European Union and NATO – these are separate missions with their own staff. One honorary consulate supports Burkinabè citizens in other parts of Belgium.
Consular services
Requests the consular staff deal with:
- Burkinabè passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
Do I need an appointment?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the embassy website first.
Travelling from Belgium to Burkina Faso
Belgian citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso; it can be applied for online. The Belgian Foreign Ministry keeps the entry rules for Belgians in its travel documents database; check it before booking.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Belgian public holidays as well as on the Burkinabè national day, 11 December. Many offices work reduced hours in summer – call ahead in July and August.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +32 2 345 99 12. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. The Belgian emergency number is 112 (police: 101).
Diplomatic missions of Burkina Faso in Belgium
Burkina Faso in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Burkina Faso (this page)
- Hamme – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Burkina Faso in Brussels
Where is the Burkinabè Embassy in Brussels?
At Place Guy d'Arezzo 16, 1180 Uccle.
When is the Burkinabè Embassy in Brussels open?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00. Confirm before visiting.
Who is the ambassador of Burkina Faso to Belgium?
Léopold Tonguenoma Bonkoungou, according to the Belgian protocol list of 8 October 2026.
When is the Burkinabè national day?
The national day of Burkina Faso is 11 December; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Belgians need a visa to travel to Burkina Faso?
Yes, but it can be applied for online.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Belgian Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, Protocol – heads of mission and embassy addresses (as of 8 October 2026), Belgian Foreign Ministry – directory of foreign embassies in Belgium, Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents for Belgians, website no longer available (checked October 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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