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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Burkina Faso
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Burkina Faso - Consular Information Sheet
 January 20, 1995

Country Description:  Burkina Faso, previously known as Upper 
Volta, is a developing West African country which borders the Sahara 
Desert.  The official language is French.  Facilities for tourism 
are not widely available.

Entry Requirements:  A passport and a visa are required.  Cholera 
immunization is recommended.  Additional information can be obtained 
>from the Embassy of Burkina Faso, 2340 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., 
Washington, D.C.  20008, telephone (202) 332-5577.  There are 
honorary consuls for Burkina Faso in Decatur (Georgia), Los Angeles 
and New Orleans.

Medical Facilities:  Medical facilities in Burkina Faso are 
limited.  Medicine may be in short supply. Doctors and hospitals 
often expect immediate cash payment for health care services.  U.S. 
medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States.  
The Medicare/Medicaid program does not provide for payment of 
medical services outside the United States.  In some cases, 
supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas and medical 
evacuation coverage has proven useful.  Malaria risk exists 
throughout the year and throughout the country.  Malaria prophylaxis 
is used by most visitors and residents.  Local water is not potable. 
 Bottled water is available in urban areas, but is not widely 
available in rural areas.  Information on health matters can be 
obtained from the Centers for Disease Control's international 
travelers hotline, telephone (404) 332-4559.

Information on Crime:  Some petty crime occurs.  The loss or theft 
abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to local 
police and to the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.  The pamphlets, 
"A Safe Trip Abroad," and "Tips for Travelers to Sub-Saharan 
Africa," provide useful information on protecting personal security 
while traveling abroad and on travel in the region in general.  Both 
are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government 
Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20402.

Photography Restrictions:  A valid photo permit must be obtained 
>from the Ministry of Tourism; the Ministry's list of photo 
restrictions are expected to be observed.  The U.S. Embassy can 
provide information on specific photography regulations.

Currency Information:  Credit cards are rarely accepted.  Travelers 
checks can be cashed at local banks.

Use of Telephones:  Local telephone service is excellent but 
expensive.  International calls cannot always be made from hotels.  
It is often necessary to make international calls from a Post and 
Telecommunications office where calls must be paid for in local 
currency only.  Collect calls are not possible.

Drug Penalties:  U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the 
country in which they are traveling.  Penalties for possession, use 
or trafficking in illegal drugs are strictly enforced.  Convicted 
offenders can expect jail sentences and fines.

Registration:  U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy in 
Ouagadougou can obtain updated information on travel and security in 
Burkina Faso.

Embassy Location:  The U.S. Embassy is located in the capital city 
of Ouagadougou on Avenue Raoul Follerau.  The mailing address is 01 
B.P. 35, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.  The telephone numbers are (226) 
30-67-23/24/25.  The fax number is (226) 31-23-68.

 No. 95-007

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated October 23, 
1993, with no changes following an annual review.


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