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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 4 hours 19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year | Thursday, January 01 | 0 minutes |
| Berchtold Day | Friday, January 02 | 5 hours, 18 minutes |
| Burkina Faso Popular Uprising Day | Saturday, January 03 | 1 day, 5 hours |
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 06 | 4 days, 5 hours |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Republic Day | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| International Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 2 months |
| Saint Joseph's Day | Thursday, March 19 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 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:
- New Year (BF & CH) Thu, Jan 01, 2026 (0 minutes)
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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
11:41AMThursday, January 01, 2026
Bern, Switzerland
12:41PMThursday, January 01, 2026