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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: Close now (Open in 6 hours 8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph's Day | Thursday, March 19 | 2 weeks |
| Eid ul Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Näfelser Fahrt | Thursday, April 02 | 4 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 1 month |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 1 month |
| Labour Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 month, 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:
- Saint Joseph's Day (CH) Thu, Mar 19, 2026 (2 weeks)
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