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Overview

Security Status

We advise you to avoid non-essential travel to Burkina Faso.

Security Status Last Updated: 25 January 2019.

Citizens should be aware that political instability continues in Burkina Faso, that the situation is tense and liable to change at short notice. The Department advises citizens to exercise extreme caution if in the country, stay indoors, be aware of their surroundings and monitor local media for updates. There is the strong potential for the security situation to deteriorate without warning.

There is also an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including places where foreigners gather. There is a credible risk that terrorist groups may cross the northern borders from neighbouring countries to carry out kidnap attacks. Terrorist threat has increased in recent months and we advise against all travel to the border area with Benin, Mali, Niger and Togo, and more particularly to the provinces where the state of emergency is currently in effect (Kénédougou, Kossi, Sourou, Louroum, Soum, Oudalan, Séno, Yagha, Gnagna, Komondjari, Gourma, Tapoa, Koulpélogo and Kompienga).

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COVID-19 is still a threat, but with continued public health measures, vaccination and testing, it will be possible to travel internationally. You will need to plan your travel carefully and there are risks.

Department of Foreign Affairs services and practical supports to all Irish Citizens travelling abroad can be found on dfa.ie/Travel

Travel to Burkina Faso

The Burkina Faso authorities have introduced a number of measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 including a national curfew from 19:00-05:00, which was introduced from midnight on 21 March.

Ouagadougou International Airport and Bobo-Dioulasso Airport are operating with limited international commercial flights. Land borders are closed.

All international arrivals in Burkina Faso will be required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate dated no more than 5 days prior to arrival in Burkina Faso.

Passengers without a negative PCR test dated to no more than 5 days prior to arrival in Burkina Faso will have their identity documents temporarily confiscated and will be required to take an RDT AND a PCR test at their own expense. Mandatory hotel quarantine may be required at the passenger’s expense pending on the results of the tests.

All passengers departing Burkina Faso will need to present a negative PCR test certificate dated no more than 5 days prior to departure.

You should comply with any additional screening measures put in place by the authorities and stay up to date with information from your tour operator, transport or accommodation provider on the impact on any existing travel plans.

The Burkina Faso authorities have launched a hotline on +226 01 60 89 89 / +226 52 19 53 94 / +226 70 95 93 27.

Travel to Ireland

Up to date information on travelling to Ireland can be found on gov.ie 

Information on Travel within Europe (EU/EEA) can also be found on Re-open EU.