Embassy of Canada to Benin, in Cotonou

Change in process for passport and proof of citizenship services

Starting November 1, 2026, Canadians will need to submit passport and proof of citizenship applications by courier to:

Embassy of Canada to Burkina Faso
318 Av. Pr. Joseph KI-ZERBO
Ouagadougou 01, Burkina Faso

We are centralizing these services in Ouagadougou to provide faster service to Canadians by processing applications more efficiently and reducing wait times.   

You may drop off your completed application at the Embassy of Canada in Cotonou. Please note that applications are forwarded to Embassy of Canada in Ouagadougou once per week. To avoid this additional transit time and for faster processing, you may send your application directly to the Embassy of Canada in Ouagadougou.

If you have any inquiries or require accommodation, contact Ouaga-cs@international.gc.ca.