24 Nov 2021 | 11:52 PM UTC
Burkina Faso: COVID-19-related restrictions remain largely unchanged as of late November; authorities to reopen land borders Dec. 1 /update 21
COVID-19-related restrictions in Burkina Faso remain largely unchanged as of late November; authorities to reopen land borders from Dec. 1.
Event
As of late November, authorities in Burkina Faso are largely maintaining existing measures previously implemented to curb the spread of COVID-19. However, from Dec. 1, authorities will notably reopen the country's land borders (i.e., including rail borders); as of late November, essential freight transport continues but may be subject to delays.
International Travel Restrictions
International commercial flights operate from Thomas Sankara International Airport Ouagadougou (OUA) and Bobo Dioulasso Airport (BOY). All travelers arriving in Burkina Faso must produce a negative result from a PCR test taken no more than five days before arrival. Travelers without such documentation must submit to a test at the port of entry and, if testing positive, face a quarantine period of up to 14 days. Travelers departing the country must present a negative result from a PCR test taken no more than five days before departure.
Domestic Measures
Domestic flights are operating. Air Burkina (2J) offers daily flights between OUA and BOY. All persons must wear facemasks in public settings nationwide. No COVID-19-related curfews are in effect; however, security-related curfews and associated states of emergency not connected with disease activity are still in place in some regions.
Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.
Advice
Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.
