Switzerland visa requirements for Burkinabes

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Burkinabes visiting Switzerland

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Swiss Visa.

  • Two recent passports captured on a light back ground. 
  • A travel medical insurance worth 30,000 euros is required. 
  • A cover letter stating the purpose of  your visit. 
  • An international  passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • A duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • Minors are to have their forms signed by their parents/legal guardians.
  • A  proof of financial capability to prove their they are able to afford staying in Switzerland. 
  • A proof of accommodation whether with a host or at a hotel. 
  • A copy of return flight ticket to show your intention of returning back home.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer
  • A copy of travel itinerary with up-to-date exit and entry dates. 

Switzerland Visa for Burkinabes

Facts about Switzerland

Switzerland is a top destination for tourists and business people alike. Banking and finance are major industries in the country and it is little wonder the country has the highest nominal wealth per adult in the world. Tourism is no way abandoned in the country. There are a lot of attractions tourists can visit when they are in the country. Ski resorts and hiking trails are aplenty in the country. The country’s landscape is a sight to behold.

An average of 2.2 million visitors arrives in the country monthly to appreciate the beautiful landscape of the country.

In the city of Ticino, which is the Italian-speaking section of Switzerland, it is a crime to veil ones the face in public places. Doing so could attract a fine between the range of CHF100 to CHF10,000.

Types of Switzerland Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 15 days 90 days
Student visa 15 days duration of stay

General Requirements for Switzerland Visa

  • Two recent passports captured on a light back ground. 
  • A travel medical insurance worth 30,000 euros is required. 
  • A cover letter stating the purpose of  your visit. 
  • An international  passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • A duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • Minors are to have their forms signed by their parents/legal guardians.
  • A  proof of financial capability to prove their they are able to afford staying in Switzerland. 
  • A proof of accommodation whether with a host or at a hotel. 
  • A copy of return flight ticket to show your intention of returning back home.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer
  • A copy of travel itinerary with up-to-date exit and entry dates. 
Switzerland Tourist visa Switzerland Student visa

Switzerland Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

160.00 (USD)

Student visa

160.00 (USD)

Switzerland Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Burkina Faso

Location

Address

Ouagadougou

770, avenue Kwam N'Krumah Ouagadougou

ouagadougou@sdc.net

(+226-50) 306729

Frequently Asked Questions

How much should a tourist have in Switzerland?

A tourist visiting Switzerland should have at least 100 to 200 CFH per day to be able afford food or accommodation.   

What are the best months to travel to Switzerland?

The best month to travel to Switzerland is between April and June, or September to October, when things are cheap and tourists are very few.

What city should I can explore in Switzerland?

Zurich  is the largest city in Switzerland. The city is a home to over 50 museums and galleries for art lovers. It also hosts one of the lit street parties in Europe  known as the street parade. There are shopping districts too in almost all parts of the city.