BURKINA FASO REPATRIATION REQUIREMENTS

Where is Burkina Faso? Western Africa, north of Ghana

Nationality: noun: Burkinabe (singular and plural) / adjective: Burkinabe

Ethnic Groups: Mossi over 40%, other approximately 60% (includes Gurunsi, Senufo, Lobi, Bobo, Mande, and Fulani)

Language(s): French (official), native African languages belonging to Sudanic family spoken by 90% of the population

Religion(s): Muslim 50%, indigenous beliefs 40%, Christian (mainly Roman Catholic) 10%

CONSULATE TELEPHONE: (202) 332-5577

REPATRIATION SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS:

1. Death certificate
2. Burial/Transit Permit
3. Passport of decedent
4. Embalmer's affidavit
5. Letter of non-contagious disease
6. Casket - sealer-type metal
7. Air tray (wood base)

CONTACT NUMBERS:

CA, Los Angeles: (310) 393-2531 / Fax (310) 393-0181
DC, Washington: (202) 332-5577
LA, New Orleans: (504) 284-6351

ADDITIONS / CORRECTIONS

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