Swiss visa for Burkinese citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Burkinese passport holders visiting Switzerland for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Burkinese citizens to enter Switzerland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Switzerland e-visa for Burkinese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Switzerland visa on arrival for Burkinese citizens | Not Available | |
Switzerland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Burkinese passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Switzerland.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Switzerland.
If you are looking for Switzerland visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Burkina Faso, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Switzerland nearest your place of residence.
- Ouagadougou: The Consulate General of Switzerland in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 19 minutes)
Switzerland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Switzerland diplomatic mission offices to Burkina Faso for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Burkina Faso traveling to Switzerland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Burkina Faso) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 861 | N/A |
| 2009 | 829 | -3.72% |
| 2010 | 863 | 4.10% |
| 2011 | 853 | -1.16% |
| 2012 | 857 | 0.47% |
| 2013 | 897 | 4.67% |
| 2014 | 916 | 2.12% |
| 2015 | 931 | 1.64% |
| 2016 | 921 | -1.07% |
| 2017 | 989 | 7.38% |
| 2018 | 1,036 | 4.75% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Switzerland & Burkina Faso comparison
Switzerland's area is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi), while the area of Burkina Faso is approximately 273,600 km2 (105,637 sq mi). This means Burkina Faso is 6.92 times bigger than Switzerland.
As of May 2024, Switzerland's population is ~8.9 million people - 14,383,809 fewer people than the population of Burkina Faso.
We have highlighted Switzerland & Burkina Faso’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Switzerland | Burkina Faso | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 8,910,798 | 23,294,607 | 14.4 million fewer people live in Switzerland than Burkina Faso |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 146 | 58 | Switzerland has 88 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Burkina Faso. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 142 | 30 | Switzerland passport holders can visit 112 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 268 | 25 | Swiss hosts 243 more foreign missions than Burkina Faso. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Burkina Faso travel to Switzerland in one year?
The number of visitors from Burkina Faso visiting Switzerland in 2018 was approximately 1,036.
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- Bern to Ouagadougou: 3593.87 km (2233.13 mi)
- Travel time: 7 hours 29 minutes
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