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Switzerland Embassy and Consulates in Burundi
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Switzerland Consulate General in Bujumbura, Burundi
Av. Patrice Lumumba 18 Bujumbura Burundi
Phone: +41 58 4 62 18 36
Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 27 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Switzerland may close on the following Burundian and Swiss holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 week, 5 days |
| St. Stephen's Day | Friday, December 26 | 1 week, 6 days |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| New Year | Thursday, January 01 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Berchtold Day | Friday, January 02 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 06 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
1. How many Swiss Embassies/Consulates are there in Burundi?
Switzerland currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Burundi including and Bujumbura.
2 - Do Burundian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Burundian 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 Burundi for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Swiss embassies in Burundi?
The Swiss representative offices in Burundi will be closed in observance of the following Burundian and Swiss holidays in 2025/2024:
- December Solstice (BI & CH) Sun, Dec 21, 2025 (1 week, 1 day)
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Time in Switzerland vs Burundi
Bern, Switzerland time is 1:00 hours behind Gitega, Burundi
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