The Embassy of Burundi in Geneva is Burundi’s diplomatic mission to Switzerland. Burundian citizens living in Switzerland turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | Rue de Lausanne 44, 1201 Geneva, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 22 732 77 05 |
| Fax | +41 22 732 77 34 |
| mission.burundi217@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Elisa Nkerabirori, Ambassador |
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 Rue de Lausanne 44 in Geneva.
- Opening hours: not published – call or e-mail before you go.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the embassy website and bring originals with copies.
About the Burundian Embassy in Geneva
Elisa Nkerabirori has served as Burundian ambassador to Switzerland since November 2023. Unusually for an embassy, it is located in Geneva – the city that also hosts the UN’s European headquarters – rather than in Bern.
Consular services
Typical consular services include:
- Burundian passports and emergency travel documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Do I need an appointment?
Contact the embassy before visiting to find out whether your matter needs an appointment.
Entry rules for Swiss citizens travelling to Burundi
For Swiss citizens, the FDFA refers questions about entry rules, accepted travel documents and visas for Burundi to this embassy. Current FDFA position: it advises against travel to certain regions of Burundi. See the FDFA travel advice.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Swiss public holidays and on the Burundian national holiday (1 July). Bridge days around holidays may bring extra closures.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Burundian citizens should call the embassy on +41 22 732 77 05. In serious cases – an accident, a death abroad or a detention – the consular section can advise relatives and liaise with the authorities. In the other direction, Swiss nationals in Burundi can turn to the Swiss Embassy in Dar es Salaam, which also covers Burundi; the FDFA Helpline answers on +41 58 465 33 33 at any time.
Diplomatic missions between Burundi and Switzerland
Burundi in Switzerland
- Geneva – Embassy of Burundi (this page)
Switzerland in Burundi
- Bujumbura – Swiss Office
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Burundi in Geneva
Where is the Burundian Embassy in Geneva?
At Rue de Lausanne 44, 1201 Geneva.
Who heads the Burundian Embassy in Geneva?
Elisa Nkerabirori, in office since November 2023.
What does the Swiss travel advice say about Burundi?
The FDFA currently advises against travel to certain regions of Burundi; 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 Burundi. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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