Netherlands diplomatic mission in Burkina Faso
Dutch Embassy in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Find the official address, telephone number and contact information for the Dutch Embassy in Ouagadougou. Learn which services are available locally and where to apply for Dutch passports, identity cards, consular certificates and visas.
Contact
Dutch Embassy in Ouagadougou: Contact Details
Ouagadougou
Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou
Burkina Faso
Important: the embassy in Ouagadougou has no regular consular section. Most Dutch government services are arranged through the Dutch Embassy in Accra, Ghana. An appointment for legalisation of a copy of an identity document can be requested locally by email.
Location
Where Is the Dutch Embassy in Ouagadougou?
The Dutch Embassy is situated at 316 Avenue du Professeur Ki-Zerbo in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
The embassy’s official postal address is 01 BP 5542 Koulouba, Ouagadougou. This postal box should not be used as a navigation destination.
Planning a visit
The embassy does not provide regular opening hours for a consular counter. Before travelling, contact the appropriate department to confirm whether your service is available at this location.
For legalisation of a copy of an identification document, request an appointment using the embassy’s designated email address.
Other application locations
For an ordinary Dutch passport or identity card, eligible applicants must travel to an authorised location such as the Dutch Embassy in Accra.
For regular Schengen visas for the Netherlands, the authorised application location for residents of Burkina Faso is the Belgian Embassy in Ouagadougou.
Before travelling: check which authority handles your request. The Dutch Embassy in Ouagadougou, the Dutch Embassy in Accra and the Belgian Embassy in Ouagadougou provide different services.
Diplomatic representation
About the Dutch Embassy in Ouagadougou
The Dutch Embassy in Ouagadougou represents the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Burkina Faso.
Its diplomatic role includes maintaining relations with the authorities of Burkina Faso and representing Dutch interests in bilateral and international affairs.
The embassy is an official Netherlands diplomatic mission, even though it does not operate a regular consular section for the public.
Diplomatic and consular responsibilities
Diplomatic representation and the delivery of consular services are separate responsibilities.
For residents of Burkina Faso, many Dutch consular procedures are handled through the embassy in Accra rather than through the diplomatic mission in Ouagadougou.
A limited local service
The official appointment instructions specifically allow applicants to contact the embassy in Ouagadougou for legalisation of a copy of an identity document.
Other services may require an email request to Accra or a personal appointment in Ghana.
Consular services
Consular Services for Residents of Burkina Faso
NetherlandsWorldwide distinguishes between the limited service available in Ouagadougou and the wider range of Dutch consular procedures handled in Ghana.
ID Copy Legalisation
Request an appointment at the Dutch Embassy in Ouagadougou by emailing oua-ca@minbuza.nl.
Consular Certificates
Selected certificates concerning marriage and residence can be requested from the Dutch Embassy in Accra by email.
Other Dutch Services
For most other services, including ordinary passport applications, follow the official appointment procedures in Ghana.
Legalisation of an identity document copy
The Dutch Embassy in Ouagadougou offers an appointment procedure for legalisation of a copy of an identification document.
Request an appointment at oua-ca@minbuza.nl.
Explain which document needs to be certified and check the identification and supporting documents required before attending.
Certificate of legal capacity to marry
If you need a certificate of legal capacity to marry, the official procedure directs you to the Dutch Embassy in Accra.
Submit your request by emailing acc-ca@minbuza.nl.
You do not need to book an initial personal appointment to send this request.
Certificate of marital status
A certificate confirming your marital status can also be requested from the Dutch Embassy in Accra by email.
The embassy will explain the documents required to establish your personal circumstances.
Certificate of residence
For a certificate confirming your residence, contact acc-ca@minbuza.nl.
Prepare evidence of your current residential address and any additional documentation requested.
Certificate of Dutch nationality
The procedure for requesting a certificate of Dutch nationality depends on your individual circumstances and nationality history.
Consult NetherlandsWorldwide to determine whether you are eligible and how to submit your request.
Other applications
For Dutch government products and services not offered locally, the official appointment guidance directs applicants to Ghana.
Before making travel arrangements, identify the specific procedure and confirm the authorised application location.
Important: do not assume that the embassy in Ouagadougou provides all legalisation, certificate or travel document services. The officially published local appointment procedure specifically covers legalisation of an ID copy.
Travel documents
Applying for a Dutch Passport or Identity Card from Burkina Faso
Dutch nationals residing in Burkina Faso cannot apply for an ordinary Dutch passport or identity card at the embassy in Ouagadougou.
Applications can be made at an authorised Dutch mission abroad, such as the embassy in Accra, Ghana, or at a participating border municipality in the Netherlands.
1. Prepare Your Checklist
Create a personal documents checklist and collect the supporting documents required for your application.
2. Book in Ghana
Make an online appointment at the Dutch Embassy in Accra or select another authorised application location.
3. Attend in Person
Bring the completed application form, printed checklist and required original documents to your appointment.
Proof of legal residence
Applicants living in Burkina Faso must show that they reside there legally.
Depending on the applicant’s circumstances, acceptable evidence may include:
- A valid visa with supporting documents.
- A valid residence permit.
- A valid passport or identity card issued by the country of residence.
For a child’s first Dutch passport or identity card, a birth certificate may be used as evidence of legal residence.
Birth and marriage certificates
Birth and marriage certificates issued in Burkina Faso must be legalised when required for a Dutch passport or identity card application.
Documents issued in another country may follow different legalisation rules.
Document translations
Documents in Dutch, English, German or French can be submitted.
Documents in other languages may require translation by a sworn translator.
Applications for children
Children must attend the passport or identity card application in person.
Parental consent may be required for passport applicants under 18 and identity card applicants under 12.
Collecting the new document
The official passport guidance for Burkina Faso provides for collection of completed documents from the Dutch Embassy in Accra.
Published collection hours in Accra are Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 10:00 AM, without another appointment, subject to embassy closures.
There may also be a delivery option for a new passport. Follow the specific instructions provided by the embassy where you apply. Do not assume that a Dutch identity card can be delivered.
Important: passport and ID card applications cannot be submitted in Ouagadougou. Confirm your appointment in Accra and check the entry requirements for Ghana before travelling.
Visas and residence
Applying for a Visa for the Netherlands in Burkina Faso
The correct application location depends on the visa category, your nationality and your place of residence.
Short-stay Schengen visas
Residents of Burkina Faso or Niger who need a regular Schengen visa for the Netherlands can apply through the Belgian Embassy in Ouagadougou.
These applications are not submitted at the Dutch Embassy in Ouagadougou.
1. Confirm Your Requirements
Check whether you need a Schengen visa and which Schengen country is responsible for your application.
2. Prepare Your Documents
Follow the Belgian Embassy’s application instructions and gather the necessary supporting evidence.
3. Arrange an Appointment
Use the Belgian Embassy’s official appointment procedure in Ouagadougou.
Special visa facilitation cases
The Belgian Embassy in Ouagadougou does not handle every special visa procedure for the Netherlands.
For example, applicants requesting visa facilitation to live with a Dutch child under 18 must apply at an authorised Dutch embassy, consulate-general or visa application centre in another country.
Airport transit visas
The official appointment guidance directs applicants requiring an airport transit visa for the Netherlands to the Belgian Embassy in Ouagadougou.
MVV visa stickers
If the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) has approved your residence application, you may need an MVV visa sticker.
You cannot apply for an MVV visa sticker in Burkina Faso.
In most cases, the relevant application location is the Dutch Embassy in Accra. However, you must use the location specified in your IND approval letter.
Entry visas
If your Dutch residence permit has expired or been lost or stolen, you may need an entry visa to return to the Netherlands.
Entry visa applications are not available in Burkina Faso. The official instructions direct eligible applicants to VFS Global in Ghana.
Other visa categories
For Caribbean visas, nationality-related visa facilitation or other specialised procedures, check NetherlandsWorldwide for the authorised application location.
Important: ordinary Schengen visas are handled by the Belgian Embassy in Ouagadougou. MVV visa stickers and entry visas require applications outside Burkina Faso.
Appointments
How to Arrange Consular Services in Burkina Faso
The embassy in Ouagadougou does not have a regular consular section or published consular walk-in hours.
The location and appointment procedure depend on the service required.
Appointment in Ouagadougou
For legalisation of a copy of an identity document, email oua-ca@minbuza.nl.
Appointments in Ghana
For passport and ID card applications and many other services, use the Dutch Embassy in Accra.
Schengen Visa Appointments
For regular Schengen visas, follow the Belgian Embassy’s appointment procedure in Ouagadougou.
Local legalisation appointment
To request legalisation of a copy of an identity document, email oua-ca@minbuza.nl.
Wait for confirmation before visiting and prepare the required identification documents.
Certificates requested by email
For certificates of legal capacity to marry, marital status and residence, contact the Dutch Embassy in Accra at acc-ca@minbuza.nl.
These requests can be initiated by email without a prior in-person appointment.
Passports and identity cards
Arrange an online appointment at the Dutch Embassy in Accra or another authorised application location.
Visa appointments
Regular Schengen visas are handled through the Belgian Embassy in Ouagadougou. For MVV stickers and other visa services, use the specific procedures published for the relevant country.
Before your visit
Before Contacting or Visiting the Dutch Embassy in Ouagadougou
Identify the Service
Determine whether your request is handled in Ouagadougou, Accra or at the Belgian Embassy.
Confirm Your Appointment
Contact the relevant mission or application centre and obtain confirmation before travelling.
Prepare Your Documents
Gather identification and all original supporting documents required for your request.
Consular opening hours
The embassy does not publish regular consular counter opening hours.
If an appointment is available for your service in Ouagadougou, the embassy will advise you when to attend.
Public holiday closures
The embassy closes on selected Dutch and Burkinabè public holidays.
Check the official embassy contact page for the current closure calendar before planning a visit.
Travel to Ghana
For an application that must be submitted in Accra, confirm the appointment and check the applicable entry and travel requirements for Ghana.
Also check the arrangements for collecting or receiving your completed document before leaving Burkina Faso.
Fees and payment
Fees may apply to document legalisation and other consular services.
Check the current fee and accepted payment method directly with the mission providing the service.
Emergency assistance
Dutch nationals requiring urgent consular assistance can contact NetherlandsWorldwide 24 hours a day.
Emergency assistance: call +31 247 247 247. WhatsApp support is available at +31 857 737 400. Do not share sensitive personal documents through WhatsApp. In immediate danger, contact local emergency services first.
Frequently asked questions
Dutch Embassy in Ouagadougou: FAQ
Where is the Dutch Embassy in Ouagadougou?
The embassy is located at 316 Avenue du Professeur Ki-Zerbo, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
What is the embassy’s telephone number?
You can call +226 25 42 94 00. NetherlandsWorldwide is also available on +31 247 247 247.
Does the Dutch Embassy in Ouagadougou have a consular section?
No. The embassy does not operate a regular consular section. Most Dutch consular services are handled through the embassy in Accra, Ghana.
Can I apply for a Dutch passport or identity card in Ouagadougou?
No. Residents of Burkina Faso can apply at an authorised location, such as the Dutch Embassy in Accra, Ghana.
Where can I apply for a Schengen visa for the Netherlands?
Eligible residents of Burkina Faso and Niger can submit regular Schengen visa applications through the Belgian Embassy in Ouagadougou.
Can I apply for an MVV visa sticker in Burkina Faso?
No. You must apply at the embassy specified in your IND approval letter, usually the Dutch Embassy in Accra.
Can the embassy legalise a copy of my identity document?
Yes. Request an appointment in Ouagadougou by emailing oua-ca@minbuza.nl.
How do I request a certificate of marital status or residence?
Eligible applicants can request these certificates from the Dutch Embassy in Accra by emailing acc-ca@minbuza.nl.
Where can I apply for an entry visa if my Dutch residence permit is lost?
An entry visa application cannot be submitted in Burkina Faso. The official guidance directs eligible applicants to VFS Global in Ghana.
How can Dutch nationals obtain urgent consular assistance?
Contact NetherlandsWorldwide on +31 247 247 247, available 24 hours a day. In immediate danger, contact local emergency services first.