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Switzerland Embassy and Consulates in Burundi
1 Diplomatic Missions
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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 26 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Switzerland may close on the following Burundian and Swiss holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| New Year | Thursday, January 01 | 0 minutes |
| Berchtold Day | Friday, January 02 | 2 hours, 25 minutes |
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 06 | 4 days, 2 hours |
| Unity Day | Thursday, February 05 | 1 month |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Republic Day | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Saint Joseph's Day | Thursday, March 19 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Eid ul Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
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 2026/2024:
- New Year (BI & CH) Thu, Jan 01, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in Switzerland vs Burundi
Bern, Switzerland time is 1:00 hours behind Gitega, Burundi
Gitega, Burundi
16:34PMThursday, January 01, 2026
Bern, Switzerland
15:34PMThursday, January 01, 2026