Maximum Alerts / Burkina Faso
Level published by the State Department on 03.05.2026 · read 16 October 2026 · source checked daily
Burkina Faso — official level as of 16 October 2026: Level 4/4 ("Do Not Travel"), from the U.S. Department of State. Maximum Insurance covers this country: hospital settled directly, unlimited repatriation, EUR 1.5M, certificate on payment.
Every country has its own scale, so we ask them all the same question: is the whole country advised against?
An advisory covering only areas of the country does not raise the answer: it stays “No”, and the area is shown in the relevant column.
The level shown on this page — and across this site — is the one published by the U.S. State Department, from 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). France and the United Kingdom publish their own advisories, with their own rules: they add to that level, they do not replace it.
You will be alerted only on the day the official level of this country changes.
120 recorded incidents (UCDP)hover, click to open it in the briefing
In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: +41 22 ••• •• •• — 24/7 support number, an adviser stays with you to the end.
The 207 country pages — hospitals, pharmacies, police, embassies, emergency numbers, official advice from four governments, health, safety in figures, events in progress — read around the city you name. Your policy — benefits, the six steps, claims, articles. The site — prices, certificate, subscription. Nothing else: what it does not know, it says so and hands you to an adviser.
What I say on the phone
What to do, in this order
In immediate danger, call local emergency services first. Then contact assistance without delay; before engaging a service, seek approval under your policy. Cover is confirmed by the insurer.
Ask assistance where to get care and whether direct cover can be arranged. It confirms the facility and seeks the insurer's approval under your policy. In immediate danger, call local emergency services first.
Even for a pain you meant to shrug off. Without a medical certificate written on the spot, the same day, the insurer cannot cover the event — a certificate written after you return does not count.
The hospital desk sends the request to assistance. Direct payment depends on the insurer's approval and the policy; the call alone does not guarantee it. Have the response confirmed before relying on no up-front payment.
In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services immediately. For an arranged transfer or repatriation, contact assistance: the insurer's medical team decides on measures under the policy. A medical flight booked without approval may not be reimbursed.
Even if everything went well on the ground. Send your invoices and the medical report within 30 days; after that, compensation may be reduced or refused.
Reading hospitals, doctors and pharmacies around this point…
List read from OpenStreetMap on 14.10.2026, not read again since: these facilities may have changed.
Country dial code: +226
OpenStreetMap list read on 14.10.2026, straight-line distances. In an emergency: +41 22 ••• •• ••.
near Avenue Bassawanga
near Rue Moro N. Goaba
near Rue 12.18
near Rue 6.37
near Boulevard Joseph Ouedraogo
near Rue 16.41
near Rue 23.02
near Rue 19.30
near Rue 14.07
near Rue 17.225
near Boulevard Capitaine Isidore Noël Thomas Sankara
near Rue Wend Kielenga
near Rue Gaondre
near Rue 29.120
near Avenue Kadiogo
near Rue Moro Naba Siguini
near Avenue de la Cathédrale
near Rue 9.109
near Rue Soansga
near Avenue de Lyon
near Avenue de la Liberté
near Avenue de la Liberté
near Rue Diallo Tinga
near Rue Mogho-Naba Sawadogo (7.16)
near Rue Soansga
near Avenue du Larlé Naba
near Avenue Kwamé N'Krumah
near Avenue du Conseil de l'Entente
near Rue Moro N. Goaba
near Avenue Dimdolobsom
1207 Avenue Kwamé N'Krumah
near Avenue de la Liberté
near Avenue du Président Aboubacar Sangoulé Lamizana
near Avenue du Président Aboubacar Sangoulé Lamizana
near Avenue Simon Compaoré
near Rue Guinko
near Avenue Kadiogo
near Avenue du Yatenga
near Rue 7.37
near Avenue de la Liberté
near Avenue de l'Hospitalité
near Rue Saamtapo
near Boulevard Tansoba Wam-Godi
near Avenue de l'Indépendance
near Boulevard Tansoba Wam-Godi
near Rue 17.250
near Boulevard T. Benda
near Rue 17.127
near Boulevard T. Polle
near Avenue du Président Thomas Sankara
24/7
near Avenue Bassawanga
near Avenue du Président Thomas Sankara
near Rue Soldat Boubié Diasso (14.01)
near Avenue du Yatenga
near Avenue Yennenga
770 Avenue Kwamé N'Krumah Ouagadougou
937 Avenue Kwamé N'Krumah Ouagadougou
near Avenue du Conseil Economique et Social
316 Avenue Professeur Joseph KI-ZERBO Ouagadougou
316 Avenue Professeur Joseph KI-ZERBO Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou
near Avenue Professeur Joseph KI-ZERBO
near Avenue de l'Indépendance
Avenue Président Thomas Sankara
Mo-Fr 09:00-14:00
near Avenue Raoul Follereau
14 Rue Kafando Romuald Ouagadougou
Mo-Fr 09:00-11:00
near Avenue de l'Aéroport
near Rue 22.42
near Rue Attiron Marcel
near Rue 25.02
near Rue 21.27
near Place Naba Koom
near Avenue Kanazoe
near Avenue Houari Boumedienne
near Rue Nikiema Aimé
near Avenue du Larlé Naba
near Rue Joseph Badoua
near Avenue du Larlé Naba
near Avenue Yennenga
near Rue de la Justice
near Rue de la Culture
near Avenue de la Grande Mosquée
near Avenue du Président Thomas Sankara
near Rue 22.30
near Boulevard T. Reongo
near Rue 22.30
Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.
10-16 1.0 · 10-17 0.9 · 10-18 0.8 · 10-19 0.8 · 10-20 0.8 · 10-21 0.7 · 10-22 0.7 m³/s
Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.
No geolocated event in this country at this reading.
120 incidents recorded in the country, all pinned on the map above (zoom out) — the 40 closest to Ouagadougou are listed here, nearest first.
Source: UCDP — GEDEvent_v26_01_26_06.csv. Closed period, Clear coding, precise location.
National numbers (Wikidata, 2026 reading). On site, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: the insurer sends its payment guarantee to the hospital.
Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include Chickenpox (Varicella) Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) Flu (influenza) Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Polio Shingles
All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please see Your COVID-19 Vaccination for more information.
All travelers should take steps to prevent mosquito bites. Chikungunya vaccination is generally not recommended. Travelers who wish to consider vaccination can visit “What to consider before traveling” on the chikungunya vaccines page to learn more.
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Burkina Faso. Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series. Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages traveling to Burkina Faso.
CDC recommends that travelers going to Burkina Faso take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take. Transmission areas All Drug resistance 1 Chloroquine Species P. falciparum (primarily) P.
Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.
Recommended for travelers 2 months old or older traveling to areas of Burkina Faso that are part of the meningitis belt during the dry season (roughly December to June).
Monkeypox vaccination is recommended for any adult who anticipates any of the following activities during travel: Sexual or intimate contact with a new partner Sexual or intimate contact at a commercial sex venue, like a sex club or bathhouse Sexual or intimate contact in exchange for money, goods, drugs, or other trade Sexual or intimate contact in association with a large public event, such as a rave, party, or…
In Burkina Faso, poliovirus has been identified in the past year. Travelers to Burkina Faso are at increased risk of exposure to poliovirus.
Dogs infected with rabies are commonly found in Burkina Faso. If rabies exposures occur while in Burkina Faso, rabies vaccines may only be available in larger suburban/urban medical facilities.
Recommended for most travelers. Typhoid vaccine is not 100% effective. Practicing safe food and water habits , including washing hands at key times , can also help prevent typhoid fever .
CDC recommendations: Vaccine is recommended for all travelers ≥9 months old. Country entry requirements: Vaccine is required for all arriving travelers ≥9 months old Updated April 23, 2025
CDC Travelers' Health, re-read weekly — the recommendation depends on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm it with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure.CDC ↗read 10.10.2026
Moderate incidence: nothing special for a short stay.
Average coverage: two up-to-date MMR doses remain the rule.
Strong transmission: discuss preventive treatment with a doctor before leaving; bed net and repellent on site.
World Bank — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
Source: France Diplomatie (health advice, in French).
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
WHO: no outbreak reported for this country in the last 24 months (Disease Outbreak News).who.int ↗read 15.10.2026
France Diplomatiesource ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Consulter si besoin son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales (médecine des voyages) pour faire une évaluation de son état de santé et bénéficier de recommandations sanitaires, notamment sur les vaccinations. Consulter éventuellement son dentiste avant le départ.
Constituer sa pharmacie personnelle en conséquence et n’emporter dans ses bagages que les médicaments strictement nécessaires ; ne jamais consommer de médicaments achetés dans la rue (risque de contrefaçons). Les médicaments doivent être dans leur emballage d’origine avec les étiquettes originales, accompagnés d’une ordonnance portant le nom des médicaments en dénomination commune internationale (DCI). Il est indispensable de vérifier que les médicaments concernés sont autorisés dans le pays visité : pour plus d’informations, consulter la fiche Informations pratiques .
La plupart des médicaments sont disponibles dans la capitale, Ouagadougou, mais plus difficilement en province. Penser à constituer un stock de médicaments en cas de pathologie particulière, afin d’éviter d’être en rupture.
Les vaccins recommandés en France sont également indispensables lors d’un séjour à l’étranger : les maladies qu’ils préviennent circulent partout dans le monde, parfois même plus fréquemment qu’en France. Avant tout départ, le voyageur (adulte et enfant) doit donc d’abord s’assurer d’être à jour du calendrier vaccinal français, en particulier des vaccins contre la diphtérie, le tétanos, la poliomyélite, la coqueluche mais aussi contre la rougeole. Le carnet de vaccination peut être demandé à l’arrivée de certains pays.
Des vaccinations complémentaires peuvent être nécessaires :
Il est donc conseillé de consulter son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales (médecine des voyages) suffisamment de temps avant le voyage.
La chikungunya est une maladie virale transmise par l’intermédiaire de moustiques infectés. Cette maladie se manifeste par l’apparition de symptômes grippaux (fièvre, douleurs musculaires et articulaires). En cas de signes cliniques, il est impératif de consulter immédiatement un médecin ; le traitement est uniquement symptomatique. Les moyens de prévention reposent sur la vaccination et la protection contre les piqûres de moustiques. Il est conseillé avant le départ de se référer à son médecin traitant et/ou à un centre de vaccination internationale.
Pour plus d’informations , consulter la rubrique risques sanitaires .
La dengue est une maladie virale transmise par piqûres de moustiques. Les symptômes sont de type grippal (fièvre, maux de tête, courbatures, parfois éruption cutanée). En cas de signes cliniques, il est impératif de consulter immédiatement un médecin. Il n’existe pas de traitement curatif. La prise en charge médicale repose uniquement sur le traitement des symptômes. Il faut impérativement éviter la prise d’anti-inflammatoire. La prévention individuelle repose essentiellement sur les moyens de protection contre les piqûres de moustiques. La vaccination des voyageurs peut être indiquée dans certains cas. Il est conseillé de se référer, avant son départ, à son médecin traitant et /ou à un centre de vaccination internationale.
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère de la Santé et le site de l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé .
Il s’agit d’une maladie virale transmise par piqûres de moustiques. Les symptômes sont variables, allant du syndrome pseudo-grippal (fièvre, frissons, douleurs musculaires, maux de tête…) à des formes plus graves (vomissements de sang, jaunisse, convulsions, coma…)…
La fièvre typhoïde est une maladie infectieuse causée par des bactéries présentes dans l’eau contaminée par des matières fécales d’origine humaine. L’infection résulte le plus souvent de l’ingestion d’eau ou d’aliments contaminés, ou d’une transmission directe de personne à personne. Les symptômes surviennent en moyenne 3 semaines après la contamination et associent fièvre, maux de tête, perte d’appétit, douleurs abdominales avec diarrhée ou constipation, fatigue et parfois, éruption cutanée. Dans les formes plus graves, la fièvre typhoïde peut être fatale en l’absence de traitement.
Les mesures de prévention reposent sur les règles élémentaires d’hygiène générale vis-à-vis de l’eau, des aliments et du lavage des mains ainsi que sur la vaccination.
Pour plus d’informations , consulter le site de l'Institut Pasteur .
L’hépatite A est une maladie virale du foie provoquée par l’ingestion d’eau ou d’aliments contaminés. La prévention repose sur la vaccination et le respect de règles d’hygiène alimentaire.
Il s’agit d’une infection très grave voire mortelle due à une famille de bactérie appelé méningocoques, qui atteint les enveloppes du système nerveux. La transmission entre individus se fait par l’intermédiaire de gouttelettes et sécrétions respiratoires, lors d’un contact prolongé. Des épidémies régulières sont observées en Afrique sub-saharienne notamment pendant la saison sèche (de novembre à juin). Les symptômes associent fièvre, maux de tête et du cou intenses, vomissements, léthargie, voire troubles de la conscience et coma. L’apparition de taches rouges sur la peau (purpura) d’extension rapide constitue un signe de gravité imposant une prise en charge médicale immédiate. La prévention repose sur…
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère en charge de la Santé et le site de l'Assurance Maladie .
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère en charge de la Santé .
Health — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 15.10.2026
Before you travel check that:
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
Call 18 from Ouagadougou and ask for an ambulance.
Outside Ouagadougou, call the universal emergency number 112.
If you get no response, you will need to get local advice about the closest hospital and how to get to it.
Contact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.
At least 8 weeks before your trip:
See what health risks you’ll face in Burkina Faso including:
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro .
Medical facilities in Burkina Faso are very limited. For serious medical treatment, evacuation to Europe is necessary. Make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment abroad and medical evacuation.
FCDO has a list of medical providers in Burkina Faso where some staff will speak English.
Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health . There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro .
Places read from OpenStreetMap, within a circle of about 12 km: phone, email, address, website and hours when the source publishes them. No customer reviews, that source has none. Straight-line distances.
Notices vary by bank and vintage — yours prevails. On the right: the Maximum contract (public documents).
At least one official reading covers the whole country; no region is singled out.
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Global Affairs Canada — advises against all travel to the whole country.
Foreign Office — advises against all travel to the whole country.
an official reading covers the whole country; every trip calls for a written management decision, justified by a pressing reason, with reinforced conditions.
Global Affairs Canada — Open Government Licence – Canada (14.10.2026) · Foreign Office — Open Government Licence v3.0 · France Diplomatie (04.03.2026) · Natural Earth
Last change: New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated 03.05.2026
Do not travel to Burkina Faso for any reason due to crime , kidnapping , terrorism , and health .
Do not travel to Burkina Faso for any reason.
U.S. government employee travel restrictions
U.S. government employees working in Burkina Faso are not allowed to travel outside of Ouagadougou due to safety risks. Personnel are discouraged from nighttime travel to the Balkiui and Rayongo (also known as Dayongo) neighborhoods of Ouagadougou’s Arrondissement 11.
Americans in Burkina Faso are strongly advised to take the same precautions.
Crime
State of Emergency
Violent crime is common throughout Burkina Faso. Crimes include kidnapping, assault, armed robbery, home invasion, and carjacking especially during local holidays and seasonal events.
Roadblocks, including those set up by armed groups, occur throughout the country. In urban areas, police checkpoints may also be present, particularly at night. In addition, highways across the country are frequently the scene of attacks on government, civilian, and commercial targets.
Local authorities may not recognize travelers with dual nationality. Your U.S. nationality may not be recognized if you are also a national of Burkina Faso. Review our information on Dual Nationality .
The Government of Burkina Faso has declared a state of emergency in the following territories:
Kidnapping
Terrorism
There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Burkina Faso. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more.
Terrorist organizations continue to plan and conduct terrorist activities throughout Burkina Faso. Terrorists and armed groups target foreigners to kidnap for ransom.
Terrorists may attack without warning:
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Burkina Faso: Measles Outbreak - Jan 2026ReliefWeb ↗read 16.10.20262026-03-17
Source: ReliefWeb (OCHA), via HDX — CC BY
10-16 1.0 · 10-17 0.9 · 10-18 0.8 · 10-19 0.8 · 10-20 0.8 · 10-21 0.7 · 10-22 0.7 m³/s
Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.
The level is national. Risk areas are in the state advisories below.
1 event located on the map
Over 1 January 2026 → 30 June 2026, UCDP (Uppsala University) recorded 153 geolocated violent incidents in this country, for 774 documented deaths.
Most affected areas
Goulmou region 25 · Yaadga region 25 · Nakambé region 22 · Sourou region 21 · Kuilsé region 18 · Soum region 13
Most recent incidents
Source: UCDP Georeferenced Event Dataset (Uppsala Conflict Data Program), file GEDEvent_v26_01_26_06.csv, CC BY 4.0 licence. We keep only incidents UCDP codes as "Clear" and whose location is precise enough to be placed — about 58% of the dataset. An incident may be revised, moved or withdrawn by UCDP in a later release: these figures describe a closed period, not a live situation.
Reading: The homicide rate is above Switzerland's, without being out of range. On the road, 14 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
What we locate on the map are events in progress that have real coordinates: USGS earthquakes, GDACS disasters, NOAA storms and open NASA EONET events. Hover a dot for details, click to open it in this briefing.
French passport — France Diplomatie
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
tout déplacement au Burkina Faso est formellement déconseillé.France Diplomatie ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
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Dans le contexte actuel de fortes tensions régionales, tout déplacement au Burkina Faso est formellement déconseillé. Les ressortissants français au Burkina Faso sont appelés à la plus grande vigilance : il est essentiel de se tenir à l’écart de tout rassemblement et de rester régulièrement informés de la situation.
Compte tenu des incidents sécuritaires suite aux troubles politiques survenus fin 2022 au Burkina Faso, l’intégralité du territoire est formellement déconseillée.
Compte tenu de la présence récurrente de groupes armés terroristes (GAT) actifs et du risque d’enlèvement et d’attentat, ainsi que des mesures de couvre-feu mises en place, les déplacements sont formellement déconseillés sur l’ensemble du territoire.
Le tourisme au Burkina Faso est formellement déconseillé sur l’ensemble du territoire. Il est notamment formellement déconseillé de se rendre dans l’ensemble des forêts classées, les parcs nationaux, les réserves fauniques et concessions de chasse, et dans la périphérie de la capitale, le site archéologique de Ziniaré et le site des crocodiles sacrés de Bazoulé.
La menace de nature terroriste ou criminelle au Burkina Faso est très élevée. Bien que la capitale Ouagadougou n’ait pas connu d’attentats depuis mars 2018, les zones périphériques dans le nord, l’est, l’ouest et le sud-ouest du pays ont, quant à elles, vu se renforcer la présence des groupes armés terroristes, tout particulièrement dans les régions frontalières avec le Mali, le Niger, le Bénin, le Togo et sur la frontière ivoirienne. Un strict respect des consignes de sécurité est nécessaire.
Le risque d’enlèvement et d’homicide est très élevé.
En cas de présence au Burkina Faso, bien qu’elle soit formellement déconseillée, il est recommandé de s’assurer que l’hébergement et les lieux fréquentés (hôtels, restaurants, bars) sont suffisamment sécurisés : sas à l’entrée rigoureusement fermés, gardes armés, murs d’enceinte, issues de secours facilement accessibles.
En cas de déplacements impérieux, bien qu’ils soient fortement déconseillés, veillez à ne pas emprunter des compagnies de transport qui ont une mauvaise réputation en raison des nombreux accidents routiers dans lesquels elles ont été impliquées. Il est vivement recommandé de privilégier la voie aérienne entre Bobo Dioulasso et Ouagadougou. La voie routière s’avérant particulièrement dangereuse, elle est formellement déconseillée.
Sur les routes et les pistes, le comportement imprévisible de nombreux conducteurs, la présence d’animaux errants et la présence de nombreux deux-roues entraînent une insécurité permanente. La circulation de nuit est particulièrement dangereuse et donc déconseillée (véhicules mal éclairés, animaux sur la route…) : les accidents sont très nombreux, y compris en ville.
Eu égard aux interdictions de circulation et des points de contrôle tenus par les forces de sécurité intérieure ou forces armées, il est impératif de ne pas circuler aux abords des bâtiments publics, des bases militaires et, du secteur de la présidence.
Le phénomène des coupeurs de route subsiste, de jour comme de nuit, sur les axes principaux comme sur les routes secondaires. En cas d’attaque, il est recommandé de n’opposer aucune résistance et d’avertir le consulat de France ainsi que la gendarmerie (numéro d’urgence « 16 »), police-secours (« 17 ») ou encore le numéro vert de veille police / gendarmerie (« 10 10 »).
A Ouagadougou, ainsi que dans les autres villes du Burkina Faso, la délinquance reste modérée, à condition de ne pas s’exposer inutilement et de respecter les règles de vigilance élémentaires détaillées plus bas.
Il convient notamment d’éviter les quartiers non lotis et être particulièrement vigilant dans les quartiers périphériques de la capitale.
En cas d’agression, ne pas résister.
De nombreux escrocs, appelés « brouteurs », profitent de la naïveté de certaines personnes pour émouvoir leurs interlocuteurs et leur soutirer de l’argent, à l’occasion d’échanges par messages électroniques. Les malfaiteurs vont parfois jusqu’à usurper les identités de personnes connues et à fournir de faux documents officiels, français ou burkinabè. Les personnes qui sont saisies d’une demande de fonds de la part d’un interlocuteur, au prétexte par exemple qu’il est en difficulté ou encore qu’il a reçu mandat de faire parvenir des matériels, sont invités à contacter le consulat à l’adresse suivante : cad.ouagadougou-fslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr .
En raison de leur localisation en zone rouge, les activités de chasse au Burkina Faso sont à proscrire.
De manière générale, il convient de respecter les règles de prudence ci-dessous :
Full text of the Security pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland), in French
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
FDFA update note — Ces conseils pour les voyages ont été publiés avec des modifications marginales. Toujours valable: Les voyages à destination du Burkina Faso sont déconseillés. (published 21.11.2025)
Les voyages à destination du Burkina Faso sont déconseillés. Dans tout le pays, les risques sécuritaires sont élevés et le risque d’enlèvement est très élevé . Une détérioration de la situation sécuritaire est possible. Les personnes de nationalité suisse qui voyagent au Burkina Faso en dépit des recommandations du DFAE, doivent être conscientes qu’il est très difficile pour la Suisse, voire impossible, de fournir une aide en cas d’urgence. Les personnes étrangères en voyage courent un risque d'être arrêté e s, interrogé e s et emprisonné e s . Les autorités burkinabè n'informent pas systématiquement les ambassades étrangères de l'arrestation, de l'inculpation ou du lieu de détention de la personne arrêtée. La situation politique est très volatile. Des manifestations et des rassemblements en faveur et contre le gouvernement ont lieu régulièrement. Les manifestations visent parfois aussi les intérêts étrangers. Elles peuvent donner lieu à des affrontements violents avec les forces de sécurité, parfois mortels. Les contrôles de police, en particulier sur les principaux axes routiers, sont fréquents, y compris dans les grandes villes et dans la capitale Ouagadougou. Des groupes islamistes et d'autres groupes armés contrôlent une grande partie du territoire national. Des affrontements armés entre ces groupes et les forces de sécurité, de même que des attaques contre des installations militaires et policières, se produisent dans tout le pays. Le nombre d’engins explosifs improvisés placés le long des axes routiers a augmenté. Les actes de violence commis par des groupes terroristes et criminels font un grand nombre de victimes et de blessés parmi les civils. Parmi les cibles potentielles d’attaques terroristes figurent également les infrastructures étatiques, touristiques et étrangères ainsi que les lieux de grands rassemblements comme, par exemple, les marchés animés, les centres commerciaux, les transports publics, les écoles, les évènements culturels, les grands hôtels internationaux et les restaurants populaires. Des villages entiers sont également régulièrement attaqués. Le risque d'enlèvement est très élevé dans tout le pays. Des bandes armées et des groupes terroristes, qui vivent de contrebande et d'enlèvements contre rançon, sévissent dans une grande partie du Sahara et du Sahel. Ils sont bien organisés, opèrent sans tenir compte des frontières, et ont des contacts avec des groupes criminels locaux. Des personnes étrangères sont régulièrement enlevées dans la région du Sahel, entre autres au Burkina Faso. Les touristes, les personnes travaillant…
FDFA travel advice, in French, valid on 15.10.2026eda.admin.ch ↗updated 21.11.2025 · read 15.10.2026
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Regions covered by the Foreign Officegov.uk ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 15.10.2026

Warnings — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 15.10.2026
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
FCDO advises against all travel to Burkina Faso.
This is due to the threat of terrorist attacks and terrorist kidnap, and the unstable political situation in the country.
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel .
There is no British Embassy in Burkina Faso and all consular support is provided from the British Embassy in Accra, Ghana. They cannot provide in-person assistance.
If there is serious violence, unrest or a deterioration in the security situation, it could be difficult to leave safely. Do not rely on the British government to evacuate you as they may not be able to do so. Have your own plans on how you would leave the country, make sure you keep all travel documentation up to date and monitor the local situation.
Safety — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 15.10.2026
There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.
UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad .
Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Burkina Faso.
Several terrorist groups operate in Burkina Faso, including Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) and Islamic State.
There is a high threat from terrorism throughout the country, including increasingly in the capital, Ouagadougou. Terrorist attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by foreign nationals, such as:
There may be a heightened risk of attack during festivals, and religious and public holiday periods. Stay aware of your surroundings, keep up to date with local media reports and follow the advice of the local authorities.
There are frequent attacks across Burkina Faso, particularly close to the borders with Mali, Niger and Côte d’Ivoire and in the eastern region.
See also road safety
Examples of significant attacks include:
There’s a very high threat of kidnapping by Al-Qaeda and regional Islamic State-affiliated groups in Burkina Faso. These include Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen (JNIM) and Islamic State Greater Sahara (ISGS ), who operate throughout Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso.
A number of foreign nationals have been kidnapped and killed in Burkina Faso in recent years, especially in the northeast of the country.
British nationals are seen as legitimate targets, including tourists, humanitarian aid workers, journalists and business travellers. If you are kidnapped, the reason for your presence is unlikely to protect you or secure your safe release.
If you’re working or travelling in Burkina Faso, you should be aware of the risk of terrorist kidnapping. You should maintain a high level of vigilance at all times, including when travelling. You should be particularly vigilant when walking in crowded public places, including camps for displaced people, religious gatherings and insecure spaces like places of worship, markets, shopping malls, hotels, bars, night clubs, restaurants, nature reserves and national parks, and transport hubs. You should avoid regular patterns of travel and aim to only travel during daylight hours.
The long-standing policy of the British…
American passport — U.S. Department of State
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Burkina Faso - Level 4: Do Not Travel 2026-05-03travel.state.gov ↗updated 03.05.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Do not travel to Burkina Faso for any reason due to crime , kidnapping , terrorism , and health .
Do not travel to Burkina Faso for any reason.
U.S. government employee travel restrictions
U.S. government employees working in Burkina Faso are not allowed to travel outside of Ouagadougou due to safety risks. Personnel are discouraged from nighttime travel to the Balkiui and Rayongo (also known as Dayongo) neighborhoods of Ouagadougou’s Arrondissement 11.
Americans in Burkina Faso are strongly advised to take the same precautions.
Crime
State of Emergency
Violent crime is common throughout Burkina Faso. Crimes include kidnapping, assault, armed robbery, home invasion, and carjacking especially during local holidays and seasonal events.
Roadblocks, including those set up by armed groups, occur throughout the country. In urban areas, police checkpoints may also be present, particularly at night. In addition, highways across the country are frequently the scene of attacks on government, civilian, and commercial targets.
Local authorities may not recognize travelers with dual nationality. Your U.S. nationality may not be recognized if you are also a national of Burkina Faso. Review our information on Dual Nationality .
The Government of Burkina Faso has declared a state of emergency in the following territories:
Kidnapping
Terrorism
There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Burkina Faso. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more.
Terrorist organizations continue to plan and conduct terrorist activities throughout Burkina Faso. Terrorists and armed groups target foreigners to kidnap for ransom.
Terrorists may attack without warning:
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Global Affairs Canada — additional reading
Avoid all travel
Avoid all travel to Burkina Faso due to the threat of terrorism, the risk of kidnapping, and the unstable political situation.
Open Government Licence – Canada · October 14, 2026 08:49 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 14.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Global Affairs Canada — written for Canadian travellers, valid for all
You must abide by local laws. Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad.
Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and heavy fines. Drugs, alcohol and travel
It is prohibited to photograph installations that may be considered sensitive. This includes:
Ask for permission before taking photos of official buildings or people.
To drive in Burkina Faso, you must have:
International Driving Permit
The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. The convention applies between Canada and Burkina Faso. If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Burkina Faso, and if the applicable conditions are met, you may apply for the return of your child to the Burkinabe court. If you are in this situation:
If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies. Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country's judicial affairs.
The official currency of Burkina Faso is the CFA franc (FCFA). Most transactions in Burkina Faso are made in cash. Bring small bills for payments, as it can be difficult to get change for your transactions. ATMs are available in major cities where you can withdraw CFA francs. Euros and US dollars are also accepted in some establishments. Credit cards are accepted in some businesses in Ouagadougou, but outside the capital, their use is very limited.
Open Government Licence – Canada · October 14, 2026 08:49 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 14.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Foreign Office — laws and cultural differences
Always carry your passport or residence permit.
Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims. The dates vary by year and country. During this time, do not:
Get more advice when you arrive from your tour guide, hotel or business contacts.
Do not get involved in drugs of any kind. If you’re convicted of possessing or distributing any illegal drug, you can expect heavy fines and long jail sentences. Local prison conditions are harsh.
Do not take pictures of military or other government installations.
Same sex sexual activity and the ‘promotion’ of same-sex relationships is a criminal offence in Burkina Faso. If convicted, such charges could lead to prison sentences of up to 5 years. There is little to no public acceptance of LGBT+ people or identities in Burkina Faso. There is an increased risk of harassment or violence against anyone thought to be part of the LGBT+ community, or perceived to be supporting their rights. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
There are strict customs regulations about taking cultural objects like masks, religious materials and antiquities out of Burkina Faso. If you’re unsure about buying any souvenirs you find for sale, contact the Ministry of Culture.
A few of the larger hotels and restaurants in Ouagadougou accept credit cards. You’re unlikely to be able to use them anywhere outside the capital. There are a few ATMs in Ouagadougou, but they only accept Visa cards. The best option is to bring US dollars in cash to exchange.
Open Government Licence v3.0gov.uk ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 15.10.2026
What it changes for you: Air acceptable at this hour: nothing special to plan. Very high UV: sunscreen, hat and shade between 11 am and 4 pm; sunstroke and dehydration are travellers' first reasons to see a doctor.
Reading 09:00 (Africa/Ouagadougou)Open-Meteo ↗updated 16.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Air quality and UV: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information 2026. Neither the European Commission nor ECMWF is responsible for any use that may be made of the Copernicus information or data it contains.
Reading: With 0.1 physicians per 1,000 people (98% fewer than Switzerland), the nearest hospital does not always have the capacity for a serious case: evacuation to an adequate centre is the rule, not the exception — that is what unlimited evacuation and repatriation cover. Health spending of 72 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
World Bank — latest published value, year per indicatordata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
French passport — France Diplomatie
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
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Depuis le 8 avril 2026, tous les passagers ont l’obligation, avant chaque voyage (entrée et sortie du territoire), d’effectuer les formalités d’immigration en ligne via la plateforme « fiche voyage » à l’adresse suivante : https://fichedevoyage.gov.bf/
Les voyageurs désirant entrer et séjourner au Burkina Faso doivent être titulaires d’un passeport avec une validité supérieure à six mois à la date de départ.
Il est indispensable d’être muni d’un visa en cours de validité avant de se rendre au Burkina Faso, sous peine de se voir refuser l’accès au territoire burkinabé. Il peut être obtenu de la manière suivante :
Depuis le 1er février 2023, les visas d’entrée et de séjour au Burkina Faso sont délivrés prioritairement en ligne via la plateforme « eVisaburkina », disponible sur le site www.visaburkina.bf . Les visas électroniques doivent être imprimés et conservés pour présentation à l’arrivée. Plus d’information sur le site du consulat du Burkina Faso à Paris.
Le consulat général du Burkina Faso à Paris- téléphone (+33) 01 53 86 01 00 et courriel : consulat.general.bk@gmail.com est ouvert du lundi au vendredi pour le public désirant obtenir un visa :
1 - Le service de l’immigration (Division de la migration de la direction générale de la police nationale burkinabè) est chargé de la délivrance des attestations de visas, des visas de séjour, des visas communautaires et des documents de séjour. Ce service assure le suivi des étrangers résidant ou séjournant au Burkina Faso. 2 - Les personnes qui jouissent de la double nationalité (burkinabè et française) devront présenter un certificat de nationalité burkinabè ou un passeport burkinabè ou une carte nationale burkinabè ou une carte consulaire pour bénéficier de l’exemption du visa.
Toutes les restrictions d’entrées sur le territoire liées à l’épidémie Covid 19 ont été levées en juin 2023. Seul le carnet de vaccination « jaune » est demandé à l’aéroport.
Le carnet de vaccinations internationales de l’animal est nécessaire. Chiens et chats doivent être munis d’une puce et d’un passeport individuel. Il n’y a pas de quarantaine au Burkina Faso. La rage y est cependant endémique.
Entry and stay pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland)
The FDFA does not publish entry requirements: they are set out by the destination's embassy or consulate in Switzerland — check them before booking, passport in hand. As a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.eda.admin.ch ↗updated 21.11.2025 · read 15.10.2026
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Entry requirements — rules for a British passportForeign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 15.10.2026
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK who choose to travel despite FCDO advice. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Burkina Faso’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Burkina Faso set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Embassy of Burkina Faso in Brussels .
Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay and have 2 blank pages for entry stamps.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement . See Dual Citizenship .
You must have a visa to enter Burkina Faso.
If you live in the UK, apply for a visa online or through the Embassy of Burkina Faso in Brussels . You cannot get a visa for Burkina Faso in the UK.
There are Burkinabe embassies in the West Africa region, including in Accra and Abidjan.
To pass border control in Burkina Faso, you must have a certificate to prove you’ve had a yellow fever vaccination, due to a risk of yellow fever transmission.
For more details about health entry requirements and recommended vaccinations see TravelHealthPro’s Burkina Faso guide .
American passport — U.S. Department of State
The State Department publishes the requirements ("Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements") on its country page, which our servers cannot read. Read it before you go; as a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.travel.state.gov ↗updated 03.05.2026 · read 16.10.2026
For each risk, the official texts themselves: what is happening, then, where they say so, what to do.
What the texts say · Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Burkina Faso. There is a high threat from terrorism throughout the country, including increasingly in the capital, Ouagadougou.
What the texts say · There is an increasing number of vehicle hold-ups on roads outside Ouagadougou. Avoid travelling at night, even if using a local driver.
What the texts say · The rainy season normally runs from June to October. Seasonal flooding can hamper overland travel and reduce the provision of essential services, including in the capital, Ouagadougou.
What the texts say · Same sex sexual activity and the ‘promotion’ of same-sex relationships is a criminal offence in Burkina Faso. Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe.
What the texts say · Protests are common in Burkina Faso. Crowds can gather quickly and may become violent.
Sentences copied word for word from the official texts cited, chosen for the destination; the level is our reading. The full texts, at each source:Foreign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 15.10.2026 (updated 10.12.2025 · read 29.09.2026)Global Affairs Canada ↗updated 14.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026 (updated 14.10.2026 · read 29.09.2026)
Reading: The homicide rate is above Switzerland's, without being out of range. On the road, 14 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
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+41 22 ••• •• •• — Full number in your client areaNone of these facilities is a Maximum Insurance “partner”, and none is presented as waiving upfront payment: this list is a reading of public map data, nothing more. A direct payment guarantee is arranged CASE BY CASE by our assistance desk, facility by facility and when the need arises — one number, +41 22 ••• •• ••.
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CDC Travelers' Health recommendations, most important first. They depend on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm them with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure. Details, disease by disease ↗cdc.gov ↗read 10.10.2026
The health system — With 0.1 physicians per 1,000 people (98% fewer than Switzerland), the nearest hospital does not always have the capacity for a serious case: evacuation to an adequate centre is the rule, not the exception — that is what unlimited evacuation and repatriation cover. Health spending of 72 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
Back home — a fever in the following weeks should be told to a doctor, naming the country.
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French passport — French embassy and consulates
+226 25 49 66 66 · France Diplomatie
Useful contacts listed by France Diplomatie (in French)diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Updated: 15 September 2026
OpenStreetMap
Swiss passport — Swiss embassy and consulates
770 Avenue Kwamé N'Krumah, Ouagadougou
+226 25 30 67 29
https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/burkina ↗updated 21.11.2025 · read 15.10.2026
Numéro d’urgence de la police: 17 Numéro d'urgence de la gendarmerie: 16 / 1010 / 80 00 11 45 Numéro d’urgence sapeurs-pompiers: 18 Service d’aide médicale urgente: 15 Représentations suisses à l’étranger: En cas de situation d’urgence à l’étranger, vous pouvez vous adresser à la représentation suisse la plus proche ou à la Helpline DFAE. Ambassade de Suisse en Côte d’Ivoire Bureau de coopération suisse et agence consulaire au Burkina Faso Helpline DFAE
OpenStreetMap · DFAE
American passport — U.S. embassy and consulates
Avenue Ousmane Sembène, Ouagadougou
+226 25-49-53-00
https://bf.usembassy.gov ↗updated 03.05.2026 · read 16.10.2026
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Getting help — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 15.10.2026
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
Ambulance: 18
Fire: 18
Police: 17
Outside Ouagadougou, the emergency services are unlikely to respond.
Take local advice instead.
Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.
See how to get help from the UK government abroad including in an emergency.
You can call FCDO in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.
Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)
Find out about call charges
For emergencies. If pronunciation fails, show the screen — or the printed page.
| Help! | Au secours ! |
| Call an ambulance! | Appelez une ambulance ! |
| I need a doctor. | J'ai besoin d'un médecin. |
| Where is the nearest hospital? | Où est l'hôpital le plus proche ? |
| Call the police! | Appelez la police ! |
| I am allergic to penicillin. | Je suis allergique à la pénicilline. |
| I have international medical insurance. | J'ai une assurance médicale internationale. |
| I want to contact my embassy. | Je voudrais contacter mon ambassade. |
| Please take me to this address. | Emmenez-moi à cette adresse, s'il vous plaît. |
| Do you speak English? | Parlez-vous anglais ? |
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Suite à la décision unilatérale des autorités burkinabé de rompre les relations diplomatiques, les services de l’ambassade de France au Burkina Faso et du consulat général de France à Ouagadougou sont fermés. Il est rappelé que tout déplacement au Burkina Faso est formellement déconseillé. Les ressortissants français présents au Burkina Faso sont appelés à une vigilance renforcée. La menace terroriste et le risque d’enlèvement sont très élevés sur l’ensemble du territoire…
France Diplomatie (in French) · posted 27 June 2026 · updated 17 July 2026diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026Natural disasters and climate section – added information on El Niño
October 14, 2026 08:49 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 14.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026No level change recorded for this country since the log opened. The live alerts above are updated continuously.
Level 4/4 — Do Not Travel, U.S. Department of State, retrieved on 16 October 2026.
Sourcestravel.state.gov · updated 03.05 · read 16.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 15.10DFAE · updated 21.11 · read 15.10207-country comparison
An area advised against does not rule out the country.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 10.12 · read 15.10State Department · updated 03.05 · read 16.10
The rules depend on the passport, not on the destination alone.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 10.12 · read 15.10State Department · updated 03.05 · read 16.10
For a Schengen visa, yes: at least €30,000 of travel medical insurance (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, art. 15).
SourcesRegulation (EC) 810/2009, art. 15General conditions, policy 20 00 479
VIP Pack — €990 for twelve months, unlimited trips.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479OpenStreetMap · read 10.10
From 30 000 € to 200 000 € depending on severity and distance (Le Ciel Africain, 2026).
SourcesLe Ciel Africain, 2026General conditions, policy 20 00 479
Six steps, in this order.
SourcesSpecial conditions 01.26General conditions, policy 20 00 479
Local emergency services: police 17 · ambulance 112 · fire 18
SourcesEmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · read 08.10OpenStreetMap · read 10.10
At today's level 4/4, card by card:
SourcesAmex Platinum France T&Cs, 01.2025 — general exclusion n° 11BNP Paribas Visa Infinite notice (policy PT7), 04.2025 — comFortuneo World Elite Mastercard notice, 01.2026 — art. 5.5 '
A health plan reimburses at home; here, the hospital asks for a payment guarantee before admission.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
Around Ouagadougou: 80 hospitals and clinics, 56 with a 24/7 emergency room, 40 pharmacies, 40 doctors' practices (OpenStreetMap, hospital list read on 14.10.2026).
The sourced detail is under Medical network › Health: vaccines, diseases present, altitude, outbreaks.
SourcesCDC Travelers' Health · read 10.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 15.10OMS · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 10.12 · read 15.10
0.1 physicians per 1,000 people (2022) versus 4.5 in Switzerland.
SourcesWorld Bank · read 10.10General conditions, policy 20 00 479
1.2 homicides per 100,000 people (2017) versus 0.6 in Switzerland and 1.3 in France.
The nearest representations, by passport (OpenStreetMap):
SourcesOpenStreetMap · read 10.10DFAE · updated 21.11 · read 15.10
At least one official reading covers the whole country; no region is singled out.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 14.10 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 10.12 · read 15.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 15.10
Local laws apply to every traveller; here is what the official texts say.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 14.10 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 10.12 · read 15.10
Every foreign ministry runs a 24/7 emergency line for its nationals.
Sourcesdiplomatie.gouv.fr · updated 15.09 · read 15.10eda.admin.ch · updated 21.11 · read 15.10
Emergency phrases, to show if pronunciation fails:
SourcesMaximum Insurance
Keep the entry stamp, the invoices, the prescriptions and the medical report.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
Cancellation or change up to EUR 20,000, special risk EUR 5,000 per person, crisis management and security, optional Kidnap & Ransom.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
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