Burkinabè nationals in Switzerland, and Swiss residents planning a trip to Burkina Faso, can contact the Embassy of Burkina Faso in Geneva.
Contact Details
| Address | Avenue de France 23, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 22 734 63 30 |
| Fax | +41 22 734 63 31 |
| info@burkinafaso-ch.org secretariat@missionburkinafaso-ch.org |
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| Website | www.ambaburkinafaso-ch.org |
| Head of Mission | Sabine Bakyono Kanzie, Ambassador |
Consular Section
Opening Hours
The Swiss Foreign Ministry lists no public opening hours for this embassy. Contact it by phone or e-mail before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to Avenue de France 23 in Geneva.
- Opening hours: not published – call or e-mail before you go.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
Who runs the Burkinabè Embassy?
The current head of mission is Ambassador Sabine Bakyono Kanzie, who presented credentials in October 2024. Burkina Faso’s embassy is based in Geneva, not in the federal capital Bern.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Burkinabè passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
Do I need an appointment?
Simple questions can usually be settled by e-mail; personal appearance is needed mainly for passports.
Visa and entry information
According to the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), information on entry requirements for Swiss citizens – accepted documents and visas – is provided by the embassy of Burkina Faso. Current FDFA position: it advises against all travel to Burkina Faso. See the FDFA travel advice.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Swiss public holidays and on the Burkinabè national holiday (11 December). Call ahead around Christmas and Easter.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Burkinabè citizens should call the embassy on +41 22 734 63 30. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. For Swiss travellers in Burkina Faso, the contacts are the Swiss Embassy in Abidjan, which also covers Burkina Faso and the FDFA Helpline (+41 58 465 33 33, around the clock).
Diplomatic missions between Burkina Faso and Switzerland
Burkina Faso in Switzerland
- Geneva – Embassy of Burkina Faso (this page)
Switzerland in Burkina Faso
- Ouagadougou – Swiss Office
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Burkina Faso in Geneva
What is the address of the Burkinabè Embassy in Switzerland?
At Avenue de France 23, 1202 Geneva.
Who is the Burkinabè ambassador to Switzerland?
Sabine Bakyono Kanzie, in office since October 2024.
What does the Swiss travel advice say about Burkina Faso?
The FDFA currently advises against all travel to Burkina Faso; read its full travel advice before planning a trip.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) – list of the diplomatic and consular corps in Switzerland, FDFA travel advice for Burkina Faso, www.ambaburkinafaso-ch.org. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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