Passport renewal in Burkina Faso
Renewing a Burkinabè passport typically involves applying to the Direction Générale de la Police Nationale (DGPN) or an embassy/consulate if residing abroad. The process generally requires submitting an application, providing necessary documents, and undergoing biometric data collection.
It is advisable to begin the passport renewal process several months before the current passport's expiration date. This allows ample time to gather required documents, schedule appointments, and account for potential processing delays, which can vary depending on the location of application (in Burkina Faso or at an embassy/consulate abroad).
Start 90 days ahead
This lead time is recommended to ensure renewal is completed before the current passport's expiration, considering potential appointment waiting times, document preparation, and processing periods at the DGPN or diplomatic missions.
The process
- 1Identify the appropriate application office: either the DGPN in Burkina Faso or a Burkinabè embassy/consulate if residing outside the country.
- 2Obtain and complete the passport renewal application form. This may be available online or at the application office.
- 3Gather all required supporting documents.
- 4Pay the applicable renewal fee. The payment method and exact fee should be confirmed with the chosen application office.
- 5Submit the application and documents in person. This often includes providing biometric data such as fingerprints and a digital photograph.
- 6Await notification for passport collection. Processing times can vary.
What to bring
- Expired or expiring Burkinabè passport
- National Identity Card (CNIB) or birth certificate (acte de naissance) for identification
- Proof of residence (justificatif de domicile), if required
- Application form, duly completed
- Passport-sized photographs (specific requirements for size and background should be confirmed)
- Proof of payment for the renewal fee
Who handles it
Direction Générale de la Police Nationale (DGPN) / Ministère de la Sécurité (General Directorate of National Police / Ministry of Security)
https://www.cnib.bf/nos-services/passeport
The fee for passport renewal should be confirmed directly with the Direction Générale de la Police Nationale in Burkina Faso or the specific Burkinabè embassy/consulate where the application will be submitted, as fees can vary and are subject to change. For example, some sources indicate a fee around 50,000 XOF in Burkina Faso.
What commonly goes wrong
- Document requirements can differ slightly between the DGPN in Burkina Faso and various embassies or consulates abroad; always confirm specific needs for the chosen application location.
- Verify the accepted payment methods for the renewal fee, as some offices may only accept specific forms of payment (e.g., cash, mobile money, bank transfer).
- Ensure all submitted documents, particularly identification and civil status records, are current and match information on file.
- Processing times are not guaranteed and can be affected by various factors; follow up if the expected collection date passes.
Sources
- Renouvellement du passeport : Ce qu’il faut savoir pour l’obtenir - CNIB (National Center for Secure Identity Documents) cnib.bf
- Ambassade du Burkina Faso au Canada - Passeports ambaburkina-ca.org
- Ambassade du Burkina Faso en France - Passeport ambaburkina-fr.org
- Ministère des Affaires Étrangères, de la Coopération Régionale et des Burkinabè de l’Extérieur mae.gov.bf
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