How to send a letter to Burkina Faso

How to address and send post to another country — the address layout, postage, delivery times and what you can and can’t send.

Burkina Faso

Sending post to Burkina Faso
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery timeApprox 15–30 business days.
PostageInternational Standard, Registered.
PostcodePoste Restante and BP (Boîte Postale) commonly used.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Nom complet
Rue + Numéro
BP ####  VILLE
BURKINA FASO
Example
Abdoulaye Traoré
Rue 12.34
BP 1234 OUAGADOUGOU
BURKINA FASO
Full name
Required
Full name required.
Postcode
Poste Restante and BP (Boîte Postale) commonly used.
Language
French official; English acceptable internationally.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
International Standard, Registered.
Delivery times
Approx 15–30 business days.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Hazardous/perishable items restricted.

💡 Tips

Use PO Box (BP) when possible.
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