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How to get a Switzerland visa from Burkina Faso
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Burkinabe passport holders travelling to Switzerland.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Switzerland.
Student visa
Processing time15 days
Validityduration of stay
Fee (approx.)$160
Tourist visa
Processing time15 days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$160
Application requirements
Documents Burkinabe applicants need to provide.
- 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.
Where to apply
Switzerland embassy & visa application centers in Burkina Faso.
Ouagadougou
Address770, avenue Kwam N'Krumah Ouagadougou
Phone(+226-50) 306729
Email[email protected]
| Day | Opens | Closes |
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| Mon | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Tue | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Sat | — | — |
| Sun | — | — |
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.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Switzerland visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.