Ivory Coast visas

Who needs a visa to visit Ivory Coast?

All foreigners. To gain entry without a travel visa, you must present a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond your intended period of stay. The Ivory Coast visa policy requires a visitor's visa from all foreign nationals, regardless of their intended length of stay.

Entry into Ivory Coast

Passengers arriving in Côte d'Ivoire are not required to present a negative PCR test if they have valid vaccination documentation. Non-immunized passengers are required to present a negative COVID-19 test result dated no more than 72 hours previous to their arrival.

In addition, passengers must pay 2,000 XOF to submit a government-issued form before to their arrival. Be aware that COVID-19 measures are subject to frequent review and are therefore susceptible to change with short notice. You must comply with any extra screening steps implemented by the government. Maintain contact with your tour operator, transportation provider, and/or lodging provider for up-to-date information on the impact on your existing trip plans.

The majority of COVID-19-related restrictions in Côte d'Ivoire have been repealed; nonetheless, facemasks must be worn in public.

Eligibility to apply for an Ivory Coast visa

You will need the following documents to apply for an eVisa. It is important for you to ensure you have all the correct listed documents before applying for your visa. The criteria is listed below.

• Valid passport - Typically, your passport must be valid for at least three months after your visa expires.
• Require a scan of the information page of your passport. Here you can find instructions on how to scan your passport for application purposes.
• The address of your destination.

Processing time for Ivory Coast visas

E-visas for Ivory Coast are approved within 48 hours, and the traveller receives an email with the approved document, which they should print and present to immigration agents upon arrival. Tourist visas are valid for a maximum of ninety days. This can vary based on your specific circumstances.

Appointment waiting times

After submitting an online application, the waiting period begins when you either:

confirm your identity with the UK Immigration Service This will depend on the visa you are applying for, and you will be notified if you can use this app.

The waiting period will end when you receive an email containing the application decision. This will outline the next steps you must take.

If you are applying for a visa to enter Ivory Coast, you should receive a decision within three weeks of attending your scheduled appointment at the visa application centre.

Who can visit Ivory Coast without a visa?

Every country in the world has its own visa policy, which is essentially a set of rules governing who can enter and under what conditions. The Ivory Coast is not an exception. As a result of numerous treaties and pacts, its visa policy includes a list of 23 countries whose citizens are permitted to cross the border without a visa. The rule also applies to refugees and stateless individuals residing in these 23 nations.

• Benin
• Burkina Faso
• Cape Verde
• République centrafricaine (90 days)
• Chad (90 days) (90 days)
• Congo (90 days) (90 days)
• Gambia
• Ghana
• Guinea
• Guinea-Bissau
• Liberia
• Mali
• Mauritania (90 days)
• Morocco (90 days) (90 days)
• Niger
• Nigeria
• Philippines (90 days) (90 days)
• Rwanda (90 days)
• Senegal
• Seychelles (90 days)
• Sierra Leone
• Singapore[3] (90 days)
• Togo
• Tunisia (90 days)