Embassy of Canada to Burkina Faso, in Ouagadougou
We provide services to Canadians visiting and living in Burkina Faso.
We also provide services to Canadians in:
Benin
Services and information
Adoption and surrogacy
Process to adopt a child internationally and bring them back to Canada.
Birth abroad
Register a child's birth abroad.
Citizenship services
Steps to become a Canadian citizen. Get proof of citizenship.
Criminal record checks
How to get a criminal record check abroad, if required.
Death abroad
Steps to follow when a loved one dies abroad.
Marriage abroad
Requirements, documents and processes for getting married abroad.
Notarial services
Have your documents certified and authenticated.
Passport services
Apply for a passport and what to do if your passport is lost, stolen or damaged.
Pensions and retirement
Information on pensions and retiring outside of Canada.
Studying abroad
Information on education or research opportunities in foreign countries.
Visa and immigration services
Apply to immigrate. Get a visa to study, work or visit Canada.
Voting abroad
Voting process for Canadians who live abroad.
Office closures
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2023-01-02 | New Year |
| 2023-03-08 | International Women’s Day |
| 2023-04-10 | Easter Monday |
| 2023-04-21 | Ramadan – Aïd El Fitr (variable date) |
| 2023-05-22 | National Patriots' Day / Victoria Day |
| 2023-06-28 | Tabaski – Aïd El Kébir (variable date) |
| 2023-09-04 | Labour day (Canada) |
| 2023-10-02 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Canada) |
| 2023-10-09 | Thanksgiving |
| 2023-12-11 | National Day of Burkina Faso |
| 2023-12-25 | Christmas Day |
| 2023-12-26 | Boxing Day |
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