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DFAT advice for Burkina Faso

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When travelling to Burkina Faso, you should always get travel insurance in case the worst happens. To help you ensure you travel safely, we have included the travel advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for Burkina Faso.

Burkina Faso overall This Advice is current for Tuesday, 16 March 2010.
Be alert to own security Exercise caution High degree of caution Reconsider your need to travel Do not travel

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

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Summary

  • We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in Burkina Faso because of the threat of civil unrest and the risk of serious crime.
  • Pay close attention to your personal security at all times and monitor the media for information about possible new safety or security risks.
  • You should avoid all demonstrations and large public gatherings as they may turn violent.
  • Armed bandits operate throughout Burkina Faso. You should avoid travelling alone or after dark. See Crime section below for more information.
  • Australia does not have an Embassy or Consulate in Burkina Faso. The local Canadian Embassy in Ouagadougou provides consular assistance to Australians in Burkina Faso (except the issue of passports). The Australian High Commission in Ghana can also provide assistance to Australians.
  • Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 has spread throughout the world. The World Health Organisation (WHO) provides useful information for individuals and travellers on its website. For further information and advice to Australians, including on possible quarantine measures overseas, see our travel bulletin on Pandemic (H1N1) 2009.
  • Be a smart traveller. Before heading overseas:
    • organise comprehensive travel insurance and check what circumstances and activities are not covered by your policy
    • register your travel and contact details, so we can contact you in an emergency
    • subscribe to this travel advice to receive free email updates each time it's reissued.
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