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Switzerland Embassy and Consulates in Burkina Faso
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Switzerland Consulate General in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Rue 13.18, Secteur 22 Arrondissement 4 Ouagadougou Burkina Faso
Phone: +226 25 36 95 06
Working hours: Close now (Open in 2 hours 18 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Switzerland may close on the following Burkinese and Swiss holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Pentecost Monday | Monday, May 25 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 3 weeks |
| Corpus Christi | Thursday, June 04 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Jura Independence Day | Tuesday, June 23 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| St. Peter and St. Paul | Monday, June 29 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Swiss National Day | Saturday, August 01 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| National Day | Wednesday, August 05 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
1. How many Swiss Embassies/Consulates are there in Burkina Faso?
Switzerland currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Burkina Faso including and Ouagadougou.
2 - Do Burkinese citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Burkinese citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Switzerland. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Switzerland in Burkina Faso for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Swiss embassies in Burkina Faso?
The Swiss representative offices in Burkina Faso will be closed in observance of the following Burkinese and Swiss holidays in 2026/2024:
- Ascension Day (BF & CH) Thu, May 14, 2026 (1 week, 1 day)
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Time in Switzerland vs Burkina Faso
Bern, Switzerland time is 2:00 hours ahead of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
06:42AMTuesday, May 05, 2026
Bern, Switzerland
08:42AMTuesday, May 05, 2026