Burkina Faso travel details
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Burkina Faso has a population of 19M with main currency as West African CFA Franc. The languages spoken are French. Burkina Faso travel safety advice is Do not travel. Automatic teller machines are rare in Burkina Faso. Internet speed in Burkina Faso is on average 0.6 Mbps.
Burkina Faso travel advice
⬤ Do not travel
We've reviewed our advice for Burkina Faso and continue to advise do not travel due to the high threat of terrorism and kidnapping. The security situation in Burkina Faso continues to be volatile. Terrorist attacks can occur throughout Burkina Faso, including in Ouagadougou. Attacks could happen in places visited by foreigners, including airports, public transport and transportation hubs, tourist attractions, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, shopping centres, markets and hotels. The kidnapping risk of foreign nationals remains high in Burkina Faso. Foreign nationals and foreign interests, including mining operations, may be targeted (see 'Safety'). The Australian High Commission in Accra has very limited capacity to provide consular assistance in Burkina Faso.
We continue to advise:
Do not travel to Burkina Faso overall due to the dangerous security situation and the high threat of terrorism, kidnapping and violent crime.
Issue Date : Apr 9, 2024
Burkina Faso weather
Burkina Faso essential details
Plugs
Burkina Faso uses 220V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type E.
Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are French
Money in Burkina Faso
Currencies
Burkina Faso uses the West African CFA franc (symbol: Fr), code XOF.Banknotes come in denominations of 10000, 5000, 2000, 1000 and 500 francs. Franc is subdivided into 100 centimes. Coins come in denominations of 500, 250, 200, 100, 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 francs.
ATM
Automatic teller machines are rare in Burkina Faso. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet in Burkina Faso
Internet
Internet speed in Burkina Faso is on average 0.6 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Burkina Faso is very low. It's quite hard to find one.
Phones
You can buy a SIM card for about 5,642.33 XOF, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Orange, Telecel Faso or Telmob (by ONATEL). Burkina Faso uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Burkina Faso upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Calling
To call Burkina Faso, dial +, then 226 (the country code for Burkina Faso), then the area code and the local number. For local calls within Burkina Faso, start with the area code. In the case above area code is 20 .
Burkina Faso travel details
Driving in Burkina Faso
Emergecy
Police
105
Ambulance
116
Fire department
116
Burkina Faso map
Burkina Faso visa advice
If you're considering exploring Burkina Faso beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Burkina Faso transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Burkina Faso, understanding Burkina Faso Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.