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Burkinabè Permanent resident card

A permanent residence status recently established by decree and administered by the National Identification Office (ONI).

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Permanent-resident-card conditions come from a 2025 decree reported in news/summary sources; the required residence period, fees and procedure are not confirmed on an official government page. Verify with the ONI before publishing, and replace sources with an official ONI/government URL if available.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Burkina Faso government website before you apply.
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Official name
Permanent resident card (carte de résident permanent)
Route type
Settlement / permanent residence
Legal basis
Code des personnes et de la famille (2025) and implementing decree
Administered by
Office National d'Identification (ONI)
Issuing body
Office National d'Identification (ONI)
Purpose
Permanent resident status underpins eligibility for naturalisation

Who it is for

  • Foreigners with continuous lawful long-term residence in Burkina Faso seeking permanent status

What to know

  • Established by a recent decree under the 2025 Family Code
  • Card issued by the National Identification Office (ONI)
  • Full eligibility and procedural detail should be confirmed officially

How it works

The permanent resident card is governed by a decree adopted by the Council of Ministers in 2025, which sets the conditions and procedures for issuing it.

The card is established and issued by the Office National d'Identification (ONI).

Under the 2025 Code des personnes et de la famille, holding permanent resident status is the basis on which a foreigner counts the years of residence needed to apply for naturalisation.

Frequently asked questions

  • Under the 2025 Code des personnes et de la famille, the years of residence required for naturalisation are counted from permanent resident status. Holding the permanent resident card is therefore the route to building the residence needed to later apply for Burkinabe nationality.

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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