Burundi - Consulate of Switzerland in Bujumbura |
You are a Burundi citizen or you are from Switzerland and are looking for information on the consulate of Switzerland in Bujumbura situated in Burundi. A consulate in Bujumbura could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Switzerland. It all depends on the importance of Bujumbura and Burundi in the relationships with the government of Switzerland.
The difference between consulates found in Bujumbura are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are
the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private
citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.
All consulates of Switzerland in Burundi besides Bujumbura
Consular Agency of Switzerland in Bujumbura, Burundi - Av. Patrice Lumumba 18 - Bujumbura - BurundiEmail: bujumbura.ca@eda.admin.ch - Tel: (+257) 222 449 32 & (+257) 222 522 63 - Website: eda.admin.ch/countries/burundi
Or the embassy of Switzerland in Burundi
(There is no embassy of Switzerland located in Burundi)
Consulate Appointment in Bujumbura
Most consulates in Bujumbura need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Switzerland in Bujumbura first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.
Travel Insurance
When you travel to Bujumbura do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel
insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and
need a doctor or hospital in Burundi or Switzerland.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Bujumbura please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.