Official Import Rules
Burkina Faso requires a current rabies vaccination, a government-endorsed veterinary health certificate, and an import permit from the Ministry of Animal Resources. Microchip recommended.
Documents must be in French. Arrival through Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA) Ouagadougou.
Check current security conditions before travel.
Medical Roadmap
Microchip recommended
Rabies vaccination
Apply for import permit from MRA
Health certificate (in French)
Government endorsement
Check security conditions
Arrive at Ouagadougou (OUA)
Preparation Checklist
2 months before
1 month before
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Travel day
Cost Breakdown
Quarantine Information
None if documentation complete
City & Housing Tips
Ouagadougou is the main city. Very limited pet infrastructure. The expat community is primarily in the development/NGO sector. Security conditions have deteriorated in recent years — check travel advisories.
Vets & Common Parasites
Very limited vet care. A few basic clinics in Ouagadougou. Bring all medications and supplies. Rabies is endemic. For serious cases, Accra (Ghana) is the nearest city with better options.
Find Vets in Burkina FasoExit Rules — Leaving Burkina Faso
Exit requires a health certificate from an approved vet. Documents in French. Processing takes 2–3 working days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Check current security advisories. Parts of the country are subject to travel warnings. Ouagadougou is more stable but the situation is fluid.
Very limited. A few basic clinics in Ouagadougou. Bring essential supplies.
Yes. Burkina Faso is Francophone.
Community Tips
Given Burkina Faso's complex import process, many relocators recommend hiring a licensed pet transport agent.
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CatAbroad Editorial
Researched by cat lovers with real international relocation experience. Checked against official government sources and updated regularly. Found an error? Let us know.