Burkinese visa for Swiss citizens
Visa requirements:
Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
---|---|---|---|
Tourist visa | For Swiss citizens to enter Burkina Faso for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
Evisa | Burkina Faso e-visa for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
Visa on arrival | Burkina Faso visa on arrival for Swiss citizens | Eligible |
Burkina Faso tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Swiss passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Burkina Faso.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Burkina Faso.
If you are looking for Burkina Faso visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Switzerland, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Burkina Faso nearest your place of residence.
- Zurich: The Consulate General of Burkina Faso in Zurich, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now)
- Geneva: The Consulate General of Burkina Faso in Geneva, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now)
Burkina Faso visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Burkina Faso diplomatic mission offices to Switzerland for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Switzerland traveling to Burkina Faso from 2008 to 2018.
Year | Number of visitors (Switzerland) estimated | Change (%) |
---|---|---|
2008 | 3,509 | N/A |
2009 | 3,470 | -1.11% |
2010 | 3,535 | 1.87% |
2011 | 3,070 | -13.15% |
2012 | 3,057 | -0.42% |
2013 | 2,812 | -8.01% |
2014 | 2,464 | -12.38% |
2015 | 2,103 | -14.65% |
2016 | 1,961 | -6.75% |
2017 | 1,845 | -5.92% |
2018 | 1,858 | 0.70% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Burkina Faso & Switzerland comparison
Burkina Faso's area is approximately 273,600 km2 (105,637 sq mi), while the area of Switzerland is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi). This means Switzerland is 6.92 times smaller than Burkina Faso.
As of April 2024, Burkina Faso's population is ~23.3 million people - 14,383,809 more people than the population of Switzerland.
We have highlighted Burkina Faso & Switzerland’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
Burkina Faso | Switzerland | Difference | |
---|---|---|---|
Population (est 2024) | 23,294,607 | 8,910,798 | 14.4 million more people live in Burkina Faso than Switzerland |
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 58 | 146 | Burkina Faso has 88 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Switzerland. |
Travel freedom (2024) | 30 | 142 | Burkina Faso passport holders visit 112 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
Number of foreign missions hosted | 25 | 268 | Burkinese hosts 243 fewer foreign missions than Switzerland. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Switzerland travel to Burkina Faso in one year?
The number of visitors from Switzerland visiting Burkina Faso in 2018 was approximately 1,858.
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