Côte d'Ivoire Visa: Requirements, Types, Fees & How to Apply
Start your applicationIt depends on your passport. Most nationalities need a tourist e-visa or business e-visa to visit Côte d'Ivoire for tourism, business, or social events. The tourist e-visa is a multiple-entry visa valid for 90 days, allowing a stay of up to 30 days. A visa does not guarantee entry — border officials make the final determination at the port of entry.
Côte d'Ivoire visa at a glance
- Government fee
- Passed through at cost, no markup
- Official processing
- Typically processed in a few days
- Validity / stay
- Valid 90 days; stay up to 30 days
- Visa types
- 2
Do you need a visa for Côte d'Ivoire?
A visa is required for this destination. Check the Côte d'Ivoire immigration visa-exemption list for your nationality before traveling. If your nationality is not on the visa-exemption list, you need a visa.
Côte d'Ivoire visa types
- Tourist e-visa
- Holidays, family visits, tours, cultural or sporting events — Up to 30 days (valid 90 days)
- Business e-visa
- Business meetings, conferences, contractual negotiations, visiting suppliers — Up to 30 days (valid 90 days)
Who is eligible
Whether you need a visa for Côte d'Ivoire depends on your nationality:
Your legal residence also matters. Apply through the embassy or visa authority responsible for your country of residence.
Visa-required nationalities need a tourist e-visa or business e-visa.
Visa-exempt nationalities can enter Côte d'Ivoire visa-free for short stays — check the current list with Ivorian authorities.
Documents required for a Côte d'Ivoire visa
What the consulate expects in your file. The controlling checklist is always the one published for your country of residence.
- Valid passportTourist e-visa · at least 6 months validity beyond the arrival date, at least one empty page for visa stamps.
- Completed and signed visa application form (two fully completed and signed application forms)Tourist e-visa · Completed and signed visa application form (two fully completed and signed application forms).
- Two recent passport photos with a white backgroundTourist e-visa · Two recent passport photos with a white background.
- Proof of travel itinerary (round-trip tickets or detailed itinerary)Tourist e-visa · Proof of travel itinerary (round-trip tickets or detailed itinerary).
- Proof of accommodation (confirmed hotel reservations showing name, hotel details, and duration of stay)Tourist e-visa · Proof of accommodation (confirmed hotel reservations showing name, hotel details, and duration of stay).
- Yellow Fever CertificateTourist e-visa · required International Certificate of Vaccination for yellow fever.
- Personal invitation letter (if applicable)Tourist e-visa · for visits to friends or family, including host's contact details, purpose of visit, confirmation of accommodation, signature, and date.
- Valid passportBusiness e-visa · at least 6 months validity beyond the arrival date, at least one empty page for visa stamps.
- Completed and signed visa application formBusiness e-visa · Completed and signed visa application form.
- Recent passport photoBusiness e-visa · Recent passport photo.
- Proof of travel itineraryBusiness e-visa · Proof of travel itinerary.
- Proof of accommodationBusiness e-visa · Proof of accommodation.
- Business documents explaining the purpose and nature of business activitiesBusiness e-visa · Business documents explaining the purpose and nature of business activities.
- Yellow Fever CertificateBusiness e-visa · Yellow Fever Certificate.
Côte d'Ivoire visa fees and processing time
- Government fee
- Passed through at cost, no markup
- Expedify processing fee
- Shown before you start
- Validity / stay
- Valid 90 days; stay up to 30 days
- Official processing
- Typically processed in a few days
Government fees are passed through at cost. Processing times are the authority's official estimate, stated as a fact — not a delivery promise.
How to apply for a Côte d'Ivoire visa
The official route, step by step.
Confirm you need a visa
Check the Côte d'Ivoire visa-exemption list for your nationality. If you're exempt, you don't need this process.
Get the current form and checklist from the official Côte d'Ivoire e-visa portal. Requirements differ by nationality
use their list, not a generic one.
Gather your documents
see the checklist in Required documents for a Côte d'Ivoire visa above (passport, form, photos, itinerary, accommodation, proof of funds, yellow fever certificate).
Submit your application
online through the official Côte d'Ivoire e-visa portal. Pay the government visa fee.
Wait for processing
typically processed in a few days. Apply at least 7–10 days before travel. Don't book non-refundable flights until approved.
Arrive at Port Bouet Airport
the e-visa application will only be approved online, so you must arrive at Port Bouet Airport (Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport) to pick up the physical copy. Complete biometric enrollment (fingerprinting and photo) at the "Visa airport" area. The visa will be printed and delivered immediately.
Applying yourself vs. with Expedify
The authority decides your visa either way. The difference is how much of the process you carry.
Research
- Apply yourself
- Check Côte d'Ivoire's requirements yourself
- With Expedify
- We confirm what you need for your route
Document check
- Apply yourself
- Common errors cause refusals
- With Expedify
- Pre-reviewed before submission
Appointments
- Apply yourself
- You submit online yourself
- With Expedify
- We prepare your application and guide you
Status tracking
- Apply yourself
- You check the e-visa portal
- With Expedify
- We track and notify you at every step
Government fee
- Apply yourself
- Same
- With Expedify
- Same — passed through at cost, no markup
At the border: what to expect
A visa lets you present yourself for entry — it does not guarantee admission. Entry into Côte d'Ivoire is decided by immigration officials at the port of entry.
Entry requirements
- Valid passport with your visa or exemption stamp.
- Return or onward travel ticket.
- Proof of accommodation and itinerary.
- Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
- Yellow Fever Certificate — required International Certificate of Vaccination for yellow fever.
Conditions of stay
- Stay length is set by the officer at entry — it can be less than your visa's maximum.
- A tourist visa is not a work permit — no employment.
- No full-time study on a tourist visa.
- Depart before your permitted stay ends; overstaying is an immigration violation.
Common reasons a Côte d'Ivoire visa is refused
Knowing these before you apply reduces your risk.
Incomplete or inconsistent documentation
documents that don't match your application form.
Insufficient financial means
evidence that doesn't clearly cover your trip.
Unclear travel purpose
an itinerary that doesn't explain where you're going and why.
Weak ties to your home country
limited evidence you'll return after your stay.
Missing yellow fever certificate
the International Certificate of Vaccination for yellow fever is required.
Frequently asked questions
Côte d'Ivoire visa questions, answered.
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About this service
Expedify is a private application-assistance service, not a government agency, embassy, or consulate. Visas are granted solely by the destination country's authorities, and no third party can influence or guarantee a decision. Our agency fee covers preparation, review, and tracking of your application, and is separate from any consular fee. The information on this page is general guidance, not legal or immigration advice — requirements change and vary by nationality. Always confirm with the official embassy or consulate of the country you're visiting.