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Switzerland passport to Burkina Faso
Switzerland passport holders need an eVisa for Burkina Faso, applied for online before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- Burkina Faso lets 19 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Switzerland is not one of them.
- Switzerland passports get “eVisa” at 25 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Burkina Faso passports get “Visa required” in Switzerland.
Nearby passports travelling to Burkina Faso
Open to Switzerland passports near Burkina Faso
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
SwitzerlandBurkina Faso- Typical duration
- 7.6 hours
- From
- ZRH · GVA · BRN
- To
- OUA · BOY
Usual hubs
France · 8.3 hours
Belgium · 8.5 hours
Algeria · 7.6 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Switzerland
Country profile
Capital
Bern
Population
9.1 million
Area
41,290 km²
Currency
Swiss franc CHF
Languages
French, Italian, Swiss German
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
2.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
31.1%
Ethnic groups · 2020
- Swiss69.2%
- other16.7%
- German4.2%
- Italian3.2%
- Portuguese2.5%
- French2.1%
- Other2.1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Burkina Faso
Country profile
Capital
Ouagadougou
Population
24.1 million
Area
274,200 km²
Currency
West African CFA franc XOF
Languages
French
Time zone
UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
739,820 · 2024
Migrant share
3.1%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Mossi53.7%
- other12.8%
- Fulani6.8%
- Gurunsi5.9%
- Bissa5.4%
- Gurma5.2%
- Other9.4%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type C
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+226
Airports
OUA · BOY
Highlights
- Ruins of Loropéni
- Grand Marché
- Banfora Cascades
Switzerland · eVisa
FAQ
Does a Switzerland passport need a visa for Burkina Faso?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “eVisa”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Burkina Faso immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Burkina Faso typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Burkina Faso mission.
What about a Burkina Faso passport entering Switzerland?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.