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Consulate General of Burkina Faso in Cotonou, Benin

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Consulate General of Burkina Faso in Cotonou, Benin, located at Quartier Patte d’Oie. View address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Consulate General Address

    Quartier Patte d’Oie
    04 BP 972
    Cadjèhoun
    Cotonou
    Benin

  • Telephone

    +229 21 30 14 51

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30 PM–4:00 PM
    Thursday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30 PM–4:00 PM
    Friday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30 PM–4:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30 PM–4:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30 PM–4:00 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 4:00 PM

    🕒 Current time in Cotonou: 2:47 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Consulate General may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Consulate General directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Independence Day: August 1 Flag of Benin / August 5 Flag of Burkina Faso
  • Assumption of Mary: August 15 Flag of Burkina Faso Flag of Benin
  • Prophet's Birthday (Maouloud): August 25 Flag of Benin
  • Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad : August 26 Flag of Burkina Faso

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Beninese passport, you do not need a visa to enter Burkina Faso.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Burkina Faso without a visa. The most common types of Burkina Faso visas are the following.

  • Transit visa
  • Tourist visa
  • Student visa
  • Diplomatic visa

Head of Mission

Daouda Ouédraogo, Consul General

Online Resources

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This page was last edited on 30 December 2025 at 12:47 AM (EST).

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