Welfare and Whereabouts of U.S. Citizens

We can assist American citizens who find themselves temporarily destitute by contacting family, friends or business associates to raise private funds and transmit these to Burkina Faso.

The Embassy maintains lists of local physicians and attorneys. We can assist Americans who become physically or mentally ill while traveling. Our consular officers can assist American parents in cases of international child abduction and custody disputes.

While we cannot get Americans released from jail, when we are informed of the arrest of an American citizen, we will insist on prompt access, provide a list of attorneys, provide information on the local legal system, offer to contact family or friends, visit on a regular basis, protest mistreatment and, if necessary, provide dietary supplements.

If an American dies in Burkina Faso we stand ready to assist the family in whatever way we can.