Travel · Official advice · 28 October 2026
Foreign Office advises against all travel to Burkina Faso
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has published updated travel advice for Burkina Faso, advising against all journeys. The guidance cites threats of terrorist attacks, kidnap, and political instability. Consular support is limited to remote assistance from Ghana.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has updated its travel guidance for Burkina Faso. The department now advises against all travel to the country. This recommendation is based on ongoing security threats, including the risk of terrorist attacks, kidnapping, and political instability.
Travellers are warned that there is no British Embassy in Burkina Faso. Consular support is provided from the British Embassy in Accra, Ghana. However, the guidance states that this support cannot include in-person assistance. Individuals should not rely on the British government for evacuation if their situation becomes dangerous.
The announcement notes that travel insurance may be invalidated if a person travels against the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advice. Passport requirements remain in place for any necessary documentation. Passports must be valid for the duration of the stay and contain two blank pages. The guidance does not specify a timeframe for when these restrictions might be lifted.
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