Burkina Faso

Overview

There are significant threats to New Zealanders travelling to Burkina Faso. You should leave as soon as it is safe. There is a high threat of terrorism and terrorist attacks which could happen at anytime, anywhere. The security situation is volatile. There is a high threat of kidnapping. Other things that New Zealanders travelling or living in Burkina Faso should be aware of are:

• Crime – theft and street crime happens and foreigners can be targeted.
• Banditry – there are security threats caused by armed criminals attacking vehicles and buses.

See below for detailed travel advice.