Reisehinweis Großbritannien (FCDO) — Burkina Faso

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has issued a Level 4 "Avoid all travel" advisory for Burkina Faso, indicating an extreme security situation across the country. This alert became active on 10 December 2025 and covers an affected radius of approximately 600 km from Tanghin-Dassouri.

If you are currently on site in Burkina Faso, you should treat this situation with utmost seriousness. The extreme severity rating reflects significant risks to personal safety throughout the country. You should consider your immediate security and explore options to leave safely if you are able to do so.

Follow all guidance from your embassy or consulate and local authorities. Register with your government's travel registry if you have not already done so. Avoid all non-essential movement and maintain awareness of your surroundings. For specific safety instructions and evacuation support, contact your nearest embassy or consulate immediately.

This alert is confirmed by the UK Foreign Office, US State Department, German Federal Foreign Office, and Canadian Global Affairs Canada.