Côte d'Ivoire Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport

Visa-free nationalities
24
Visa on arrival
0
eTA / e-Visa
1
Total streamlined
25
Visa required in advance
173

Côte d'Ivoire's visa policy is restrictive relative to other destinations worldwide. If your nationality is not listed as visa-free, visa on arrival, or eTA/e-Visa eligible, you will need to apply for a Côte d'Ivoire tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free

Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit Côte d'Ivoire Visa-Free (24)

Passport holders from these countries can enter Côte d'Ivoire without a visa - no embassy appointment, no advance fee.

eTA / e-Visa

eTA & e-Visa Eligible Countries for Côte d'Ivoire (1)

These nationalities can apply for an electronic travel authorisation or e-Visa online before travel - no embassy visit required.

Fees

Côte d'Ivoire Visa Fees (updated 2 Jul 2026)

  • e-Visa (pre-enrolled biometric visa, collected at Abidjan airport)

    3 months, multiple entryofficial sourcesnedai.com ↗

    EUR 73 (~$83)

  • Biometric sticker visa (embassy-issued, short stay 1-3 months)

    1 to 3 monthsofficial sourcefrance.diplomatie.gouv.ci ↗

    EUR 50 (~$57)

  • Biometric sticker visa - business (same fee schedule as short-stay)

    1 to 3 monthsofficial sourceroyaumeuni.diplomatie.gouv.ci ↗

    EUR 50 (~$57)

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Transit

Côte d'Ivoire Transit Visa

Côte d'Ivoire publishes a transit visa product for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.

Visa de Transit (Transit Visa)

Short transit through Côte d'Ivoire for travellers continuing to a third country.

up to 3 daysapply online

One of the three official biometric-visa duration classes. Per the Ivorian entry-visa regulation, a transit visa (visa de transit) may not exceed three (3) days; the short-stay visa (court séjour) may not exceed three (3) months and the long-stay visa (long séjour) may not exceed one (1) year. Issued as a biometric visa via the same pre-enrollment process as the short-stay visa, with biometric enrollment at Abidjan airport or a Côte d'Ivoire embassy. Standard short-stay biometric visa fee applies (about 70 EUR e-visa / 50 EUR embassy dossier). Confirmed on snedai.com e-visa framework and diplomatie.gouv.ci embassy pages.

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FAQ

Côte d'Ivoire Visa Requirements FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Côte d'Ivoire?

It depends on your nationality - the lists above show every nationality that can enter Côte d'Ivoire visa-free or with an eTA or e-Visa. If your country is not listed, you will likely need to apply for a Côte d'Ivoire tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Which countries can visit Côte d'Ivoire without a visa?

24 countries can visit Côte d'Ivoire without a visa in 2026, including: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Chad. Use Earth Visa to check whether your specific passport grants visa-free access to Côte d'Ivoire.

How do I apply for a Côte d'Ivoire tourist visa?

If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry to Côte d'Ivoire, you typically need to apply at a Côte d'Ivoire embassy or consulate in your home country. Requirements generally include:

  • Valid passport
  • Completed application form
  • Passport-sized photos
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of onward travel
  • Travel insurance
  • Proof of sufficient funds

Processing times and fees vary by nationality and visa category - see the visa types and fees on this page for the exact figures.

How long can I stay in Côte d'Ivoire without a visa?

The maximum visa-free stay duration in Côte d'Ivoire varies by nationality. Common allowances are 30, 60, or 90 days. See the visa-free country list above for specific stay durations per nationality.

By nationality

Côte d'Ivoire Visa Guides by Nationality

Step-by-step Côte d'Ivoire visa requirements, fees and document checklists for travellers from these countries. Nationalities in the access lists above link straight to their own guides.

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