Visa for Ivory Coast

Document

Validity

Maximum stay per entry

Multiple entries

Service fee

Government fee

Tourist eVisa

Validity: 90 days after entry

Maximum stay per entry: 90 days

Multiple entries: Yes

Service fee: 31 USD

Government fee: 77 USD

Tourist eVisa

90 days after entry

90 days

Yes

31 USD

77 USD

Not sure if you are eligible? Find out in our eligibility checker

How to get an Ivory Coast Visa

Complete online application

Prepare your passport and fill in our simple online form in less than 5 minutes

Receive your travel visa

We will send you your approved document in a couple of days - without you having to go anywhere!

Start your journey

Show your passport, the visa we sent you and the payment receipt when you arrive in the country

REQUIREMENTS FOR IVORY COAST VISA

To apply for an e-Visa to the Ivory Coast, please prepare the following documents:

- A copy of your passport
- A copy of your return tickets
- Proof of your accommodation while in Ivory Coast
- An email address to receive the documents
- A bank card to pay

If any of these elements are missing, your application will be saved so that you can complete it at a later stage.

The visa for Ivory Coast is applied for entirely online; all you have to do is fill in the online form and attach the necessary documents.

Applying for a visa at Visagov is quick and simple, and it helps reduce the possibility of errors.

Please print your approved visa as you will need to present it along with your passport and proof of payment at the airport.

Do you need more information? See our complete guide: How to get a visa for Ivory Coast

FAQ VISA FOR IVORY COAST

If you are not a citizen of one of the countries exempt from visa requirements for the Ivory Coast, you will need a valid visa. Luckily this document can be obtained very easily online. Please consult our eligibility checker to find out if you need a visa for Ivory Coast.

You need to have the yellow fever vaccine in order to enter Ivory Coast. Travelers who do not present the yellow fever vaccination certificate will be refused entry to the country.

After you submit your application, the waiting time to get your approval is usually 2 to 4 working days.

You can check the status of your e-visa on our website, where you can access your panel with your application ID number (the code you get when you submit your application). You can see the status of your application at all times.

Yes, you have to present your printed visa, in addition to the payment receipt of your application, which is also mandatory.

To travel to Ivory Coast, you must meet the following Ivory Coast entry requirements: having a valid passport, obtaining an Ivory Coast visa, carrying a copy of your return tickets, having received the yellow fever vaccine, and filling in the Attestation d'Hebergement document if you do not have a hotel reservation. While travel insurance is not obligatory, it is strongly advised.

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CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY FOR IVORY COAST VISA

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Visa for Ivory Coast: More information

With the exception of some African countries, all other citizens of foreign nationality must apply for an Ivory Coast visa. Citizens of eligible countries can apply for an online eVisa, which allows for a visit to the country of 90 days. The Ivory Coast eVisa allows multiple entries within 90 days of its validity. Note that with this visa you cannot live or work in the country.

You must ensure that the information sent to the government is correct. The government border authorities reserve the right to admission. Each traveller will be assessed individually on arrival by the relevant immigration officer. If you have lied or omitted important information that could pose a threat to the country's security or national interests, your entry will be refused.