The Embassy of Burkina Faso in Rome represents Burkina Faso in Italy and serves Burkinabè citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Mosca, 52, 00142 Rome, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 06 42010611 |
| roma@ambaburkinaitalie.it | |
| Website | www.ambaburkinaitalie.it |
| Social Media | |
| Head of Mission | K. E. Cyrille Ganou-Badolo, Ambassador |
| National Day | 11 December |
Consular Section
| Address | Via XX Settembre, 86, 00185 Rome |
| ambabf.roma@yahoo.com | |
| Consular district | All of Italy |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | By appointment |
| Tuesday | By appointment |
| Wednesday | By appointment |
| Thursday | By appointment |
| Friday | By appointment |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information (not published in the Italian Foreign Ministry’s list) – please confirm before your visit, especially on Italian and Burkinabè public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to Via Mosca, 52, 00142 Rome. The consular section has its own entrance/address: Via XX Settembre, 86, 00185 Rome.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the embassy website and bring originals with copies.
About the Burkinabè Embassy in Rome
According to the Italian diplomatic list, Burkina Faso is represented by Ambassador K. E. Cyrille Ganou-Badolo (accredited 5 December 2024). 8 diplomats are accredited to the embassy, according to the Italian list. Burkina Faso also has career consular offices in Milan. Two honorary consulates support Burkinabè citizens in other parts of Italy.
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?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on Italian national holidays such as 25 April, 2 June and 15 August; Burkinabè celebrations on 11 December (national day) usually mean a closure too. The city’s patron saint’s day (Saints Peter and Paul, 29 June) is a local holiday. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
Burkinabè nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +39 06 42010611. 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 Italian emergency number is 112.
Diplomatic missions of Burkina Faso in Italy
Burkina Faso in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Burkina Faso (this page)
- Milan – Consulate General
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Turin – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Burkina Faso in Rome
Where is the Burkinabè Embassy in Rome?
At Via Mosca, 52, 00142 Rome.
Who is the ambassador of Burkina Faso to Italy?
K. E. Cyrille Ganou-Badolo, according to the Italian diplomatic list of 14 August 2026.
When is the Burkinabè national day?
The Italian Foreign Ministry lists 11 December as the national day of Burkina Faso; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Is there a Burkinabè consulate outside Rome?
Yes: Milan.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign embassies in Italy (as of 14 August 2026), Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign consulates in Italy (as of 20 July 2026), www.ambaburkinaitalie.it. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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