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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: Close now (Open in 2 hours 47 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prince Louis Rwagasore Day | Tuesday, October 13 | 2 weeks |
| President Ndadaye's Day | Wednesday, October 21 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 1 month |
| All Saints' Day | Monday, November 02 | 1 month |
| Immaculate Conception | Tuesday, December 08 | 2 months, 1 week |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 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:
- Prince Louis Rwagasore Day (BI) Tue, Oct 13, 2026 (2 weeks)
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Time in Switzerland vs Burundi
Bern, Switzerland time is is same date and time Gitega, Burundi
Gitega, Burundi
06:13AMMonday, September 28, 2026
Bern, Switzerland
06:13AMMonday, September 28, 2026