Location: Burkina Faso Event: Security Reminder and Upcoming Elections on 22 November 2020 As we approach the elections in Burkina Faso, the U.S. Embassy would like to take this opportunity to remind American Citizens about the importance of personal security.  The risk of terrorist attacks and kidnappings remains high as terrorist organizations continue to operate throughout the ... Read More»

Location: Burkina Faso Event:  American Citizen Services  The Consular Section at U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou is now offering regular passport renewal and Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) services.  If you wish to apply for or renew a passport, or wish to apply for a CRBA for your child, please email consularouaga@state.gov .   For information on ... Read More»

Location: Burkina Faso Event:  Virtual Voting Assistance The Federal Voting Assistance Program is offering recurring virtual voting assistance via Zoom for the next two weeks to provide direct support to overseas citizens. Voters can participate in any of the meetings and speak with an FVAP voting Ambassador who can answer questions about absentee voting, including ... Read More»

If you are a U.S. citizen in Burkina Faso who is planning to vote in the November 2020 U.S. elections, you should send a completed Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) to your local election officials immediately. Start by confirming your voter registration with your state.  Some states require absentee voters to register annually so you ... Read More»