Burkina Faso Embassy Attestation in India
Burkina Faso embassy attestation for Indian degrees, police clearance certificates, personal records and commercial documents. Burkina Faso does not use the apostille system, so documents go through notary, SDM and MEA attestation and then the Embassy of Burkina Faso in New Delhi. We look after each submission and return the papers by secure courier.
What is Burkina Faso embassy attestation?
Burkina Faso embassy attestation is how an Indian document is made acceptable to employers, banks and government offices in Burkina Faso. India’s MEA attests it first, and the Embassy of Burkina Faso in New Delhi legalises the MEA stamp. Burkina Faso is not a member of the Apostille Convention, so this two-step route is required.
Burkina Faso has kept a mission in New Delhi since 1996, raised to ambassador level in 2011. The MEA puts the Indian community there at about 1,500, running cement, plastics and leather units, hotels, pharmaceutical imports and trade in cotton, cashew, sesame and gold. Their employees, and Burkinabe graduates of Indian institutions, are typical applicants.
Burkina Faso needs embassy attestation, not an apostille
In October 2026 we checked the HCCH Apostille Convention status table, and Burkina Faso is not listed as a party. An MEA apostille therefore is not the correct format. The document needs MEA attestation and legalisation at the Embassy of Burkina Faso.
Personal and educational documents
- 1Notary (Delhi)The document or its true copy is notarised and names are checked against your passport.
- 2SDM attestationThe Sub-Divisional Magistrate in Delhi authenticates the notary’s signature.
- 3MEA attestationThe Ministry of External Affairs attests the SDM’s signature.
- 4Embassy legalisationThe Embassy of Burkina Faso in New Delhi legalises the MEA attestation stamp.
- 5Courier backReturned by Blue Dart or another secure courier, or collected from our office.
Commercial documents
- 1Chamber of CommerceInvoices, certificates of origin and company papers are attested by a recognised chamber.
- 2MEA attestationThe MEA attests the chamber’s signature.
- 3Embassy legalisationThe Embassy of Burkina Faso stamps the MEA attestation for commercial use.
Burkina Faso attestation: key facts
| Apostille accepted? | No. Burkina Faso has not joined the Apostille Convention |
|---|---|
| Mission in India | Embassy of Burkina Faso, New Delhi (resident since 1996, ambassador level since 2011) |
| Chain in India | Notary → SDM (Delhi) → MEA attestation → Embassy of Burkina Faso (commercial: Chamber of Commerce → MEA → Embassy) |
| Languages | French is the working language of administration; Mooré, Dioula and Fulfulde are widely spoken |
| Embassy submission | Handled by INFINITYGRO |
Who usually needs this for Burkina Faso
- Indian managers and technicians in cement, plastics, leather and hotel businesses in Burkina Faso
- Traders dealing in cotton, cashew, sesame and gold who need company documents legalised
- Exporters of medicines, vehicles, spare parts and machinery asked for legalised invoices
- Burkinabe students and ITEC trainees taking Indian certificates home
Documents we attest for Burkina Faso
Pick your document to see what we need from you.
Burkina Faso embassy attestation fees and time
| MEA stage, personal or educational document | Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 per document, all-inclusive (notary, SDM, Rs 50 MEA fee and service) |
|---|---|
| Embassy legalisation fee | Extra; set by the Embassy of Burkina Faso and confirmed in your written quote |
| Commercial document | Chamber fee + MEA attestation + embassy fee, quoted in writing |
| Courier | Extra, both ways |
| Translation | French translation quoted by page |
The Indian stages, from notary to MEA, are usually finished within a few working days, after which the Embassy of Burkina Faso legalises the file. Allow roughly 5 to 8 working days after receipt and add courier time; the expected date is written into your quote.
Before you send documents for Burkina Faso
Send us
- Original documents, not laminated
- A copy of your passport
- If the document is for a business, the company details of the Burkinabe partner or buyer
- Your return address and phone number
Watch out for
- Expect French to be the working language of most offices, and plan translations early
- Pharmaceutical exporters: check whether the buyer also wants product registration papers legalised
- A degree attested earlier for another country still needs a fresh embassy legalisation for Burkina Faso
- Send a clear colour copy of your passport; faint copies can hold up the embassy step
FAQs: Burkina Faso embassy attestation
Does Burkina Faso accept an Indian apostille?
No. Burkina Faso is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. The document must carry the MEA attestation stamp and then be legalised by the Embassy of Burkina Faso in New Delhi before it is used there.
How long has Burkina Faso had an embassy in India?
According to the MEA, Burkina Faso opened a resident mission in New Delhi in 1996 and raised it to ambassador level in 2011. This embassy legalises MEA-attested Indian documents, and we handle the submission for you.
How much is Burkina Faso embassy attestation?
Our MEA-stage price is Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 per personal or educational document, all-inclusive of notary, SDM and the Rs 50 MEA fee. The embassy’s legalisation charge is extra and confirmed in your written quote, as is courier.
What is the processing time?
Plan for about 5 to 8 working days after the documents arrive in Delhi, with courier days added on either side. We give you the expected date in writing and tell you if the embassy’s schedule changes it.
Can company documents for a business in Ouagadougou be legalised?
Yes. Certificates of incorporation, board resolutions, powers of attorney and similar papers are notarised or attested by a Chamber of Commerce, then attested by the MEA and legalised by the Embassy of Burkina Faso. We confirm the route for each document in the quote.
Do I need a French translation?
Most administrative work in Burkina Faso is done in French, so a translation may be requested. INFINITYGRO prepares French translations and quotes them by page; confirm with the receiving office whether it needs one.
Can a police clearance certificate be attested for Burkina Faso?
Yes. A PCC is attested by the MEA and then legalised by the Embassy of Burkina Faso. Because receiving authorities often look at how recent a PCC is, start the attestation soon after the certificate is issued.
Do you collect documents from home?
No. We do not offer home pickup. Please courier your originals to our office in New Ashok Nagar, Delhi, or drop them off in person. Finished documents are returned by Blue Dart or another secure courier.
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Disclaimer: INFINITYGRO is a private document facilitation service, not the Ministry of External Affairs or the Embassy of Burkina Faso. Apostilles and attestations are issued only by the MEA and the mission concerned. Rules and fees can change; check the requirements of the authority in Burkina Faso before applying.
Last reviewed: October 2026