U.S. Embassy in Burkina
Faso

Location: Countrywide 

Event:  As of June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, is rescinded.  Starting at 12:01 a.m. on June 12, 2022, the CDC will no longer require air travelers to show a negative COVID-19 test result, or documentation of recovery from COVID-19, prior to boarding a flight to the United States. 

CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. For more information see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers. 

Actions to Take: 

• Review country-specific COVID-19 entry/exit requirements on the Embassy’s COVID-19 information page: https://bf.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/  
• In accordance with CDC guidance, delay your travel if you test positive for or have symptoms of COVID-19. 

Assistance: 

• U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso 
• (226) 25 49 53 00 
• OuagaACS@state.gov
• https://bf.usembassy.gov/  
• State Department – Consular Affairs  

888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444   

• Burkina Faso Country Information
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