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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: Open now (Close in 52 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Republic Day | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month |
| International Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Saint Joseph's Day | Thursday, March 19 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 2 months |
| Näfelser Fahrt | Thursday, April 02 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 2 months, 2 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:
- Valentine's Day (CH) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (3 weeks, 1 day)
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Time in Switzerland vs Burkina Faso
Bern, Switzerland time is 1:00 hours ahead of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
15:08PMThursday, January 22, 2026
Bern, Switzerland
16:08PMThursday, January 22, 2026