IsraelCôte d'Ivoire
Israeli passport · policy checked 11 Jul 2026
Visa required
Apply before you travel.
90
days
on a tourist visa
73
EUR · visa fee
about $79
1-2
days
processing time
Embassy
apply in advance
How Israeli citizens apply for a Côte d'Ivoire visa
- Lodge your application at the Côte d'Ivoire embassy or consulate that serves your region, with the completed form and required documents. Apply here ↗
No advance visa with these documents
Côte d'Ivoire admits Israeli citizens without a pre-arranged visa on a valid document:
Visa-free
Holders of any valid residence permit (titre de séjour) are not required to obtain a visa to enter Côte d'Ivoire, regardless of nationality.
snedai.com ↗Côte d'Ivoire visa cost for Israeli citizens
EUR 73
e-Visa (pre-enrolled biometric visa, collected at Abidjan airport)
e-Visa (pre-enrolled biometric visa, collected at Abidjan airport)
3 months, multiple entry
EUR 73
Biometric sticker visa (embassy-issued, short stay 1-3 months)
1 to 3 months
EUR 50
Côte d'Ivoire visa types for Israeli citizens
Visa Biométrique (E-Visa / Visa Aéroport)Tourist
90 daysmultiple entry1-2d processingvalid 90donline
Short-stay entry for tourism, family visits, and general travel to Côte d'Ivoire. The applicant pre-enrolls online and completes biometric enrollment at Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (Abidjan) upon arrival.
Fee is 73 EUR (including bank fees). Processing up to 48 working hours (Monday - Friday). Requires ordinary passport with minimum 6 months validity, return air ticket, invitation letter or accommodation certificate (typed, printed, signed, stamped, and legalized), and yellow fever vaccination certificate at the airport. Biometric enrollment completed at 'Visa aéroport' desk (open 24/7) at Abidjan airport. Only snedai.com is officially state-recognized and accredited for this process. No separate tourist vs. business designation - one general-purpose short-stay visa category.
Official page ↗Visa Biométrique (E-Visa / Visa Aéroport)Business
90 daysmultiple entry1-2d processingvalid 90donline
Short-stay entry for business activities, meetings, and commercial purposes in Côte d'Ivoire. Same visa product as the tourist channel - Côte d'Ivoire does not issue a distinct business visa type; purpose is declared in the application.
Fee is 73 EUR (including bank fees). For business travel, an invitation letter from the host company in Côte d'Ivoire is required (typed, printed, signed, stamped, and legalized). The visa system does not distinguish a separate business visa category - all short-stay applicants apply through the same biometric visa process.
Official page ↗Visa de Transit (Transit Visa)Transit
3 dayssingle entry1-2d processingonline
Short transit through Côte d'Ivoire for travellers continuing to a third country.
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.
Official page ↗Visa Santé et Affaires Sociales (Health & Social Affairs Visa)Medical
90 daysmultiple entry1-2d processingvalid 90donline
Foreign nationals travelling to Côte d'Ivoire for medical treatment or health/social-affairs reasons.
'Santé et affaires sociales' (health and social affairs) is one of the four official purpose categories of the biometric entry visa, alongside business (affaires), study (études) and tourism/leisure (tourisme), per the snedai e-visa framework and diplomatie.gouv.ci embassy guidance. Issued as a biometric short-stay visa (1-3 months); a long-stay visa (up to 1 year) is available for extended treatment via a Côte d'Ivoire embassy or the competent ministry. Standard biometric visa fee applies (about 70 EUR e-visa / 50 EUR embassy dossier).
Official page ↗Visa de Visite Privée (Private Visit Visa)Family
90 daysmultiple entry1-2d processingvalid 90donline
Private and family visits to relatives or hosts residing in Côte d'Ivoire.
Listed as a distinct purpose ('Visa pour visite privée') on Côte d'Ivoire embassy visa pages. Requires an invitation letter from the host (or a hotel reservation). Biometric short-stay visa, valid 1-3 months. Fee 50 EUR dossier (about 58 EUR total) at an embassy, or about 70-73 EUR via the snedai e-visa airport channel. Same biometric visa product as tourism/business, differentiated by the declared purpose.
Official page ↗Visa d'Études et de Recherches (Study / Research Visa)Student
365 daysmultiple entry1-2d processing
Foreign students and researchers enrolling at an educational or research institution in Côte d'Ivoire.
Listed as a distinct purpose ('Visa d'études ou de recherches') on Côte d'Ivoire embassy visa pages. Requires a certificate of enrolment (certificat de scolarité/inscription), academic records, proof of accommodation, proof of financial means and health insurance. Biometric visa fee 50 EUR dossier (about 58 EUR total). Short-stay biometric visa validity is 1-3 months; for a long stay (long séjour, up to 1 year) students apply through a Côte d'Ivoire embassy/consulate or the competent ministry, then obtain a Carte de Résident (student category) from ONECI in-country.
Official page ↗Carte de Résident - Travailleur (Worker Resident Card)Work
multiple entryup to 15d processingonline
Foreign nationals (non-UEMOA) employed in Côte d'Ivoire who take up residence to work.
In-country residence/work permit issued by ONECI (Office National de l'État Civil et de l'Identification), the sole authority for resident cards for non-UEMOA nationals. Foreign workers must also hold a work authorization from AGEPE and provide a work attestation (attestation de travail) / employment contract. Fee 300,000 FCFA for non-ECOWAS nationals (150,000 FCFA for French nationals; 35,000 FCFA for French religious personnel/cooperants) - about 490 USD. Mandatory online pre-enrollment at pre-enregistrement-carte-resident.oneci.ci; processing about 15 working days (07 for renewals). Workers first obtain a long-stay entry visa via a Côte d'Ivoire embassy/consulate or the competent ministry, then this resident card. Renewable.
Official page ↗Carte de Résident - Retraité (Retiree Resident Card)Retirement
multiple entryup to 15d processingonline
Retired foreign nationals (non-UEMOA) taking up residence in Côte d'Ivoire.
The ONECI carte de résident is issued by category of applicant; retirees (retraités) are an explicitly eligible category, alongside workers, students, merchants, religious personnel and artisans. Issued by ONECI to non-UEMOA foreign residents. Fee 300,000 FCFA for non-ECOWAS nationals (about 490 USD; 150,000 FCFA for French nationals). Mandatory online pre-enrollment at pre-enregistrement-carte-resident.oneci.ci; processing about 15 working days. Not a separate 'retirement visa' product but the resident-card pathway available to retirees. Renewable.
Official page ↗Exemption de Visa - Passeport Diplomatique ou de ServiceDiplomatic
90 daysmultiple entry
Visa exemption for holders of diplomatic and service passports from select countries, based on bilateral agreements with Côte d'Ivoire.
Covers holders of diplomatic or service passports from: France (diplomatic only, per 2025 agreement in force June 2025), Austria, Brazil, China, Gabon, Israel, South Africa, Turkey, Uganda, Venezuela, Vietnam (per 2013 MFA document), and Switzerland (diplomatic and service, per 2022 Council of Ministers ratification). Must be accompanied by official diplomatic note or mission order. No employment permitted. French agreement: max 90 days within any 180-day period. Diplomatic fee exemption also applies to ordinary applicants holding diplomatic/service passports who must still obtain a visa - they are exempt from the visa fee only.
Official page ↗Visa Biométrique à l'Ambassade (Embassy Biometric Visa)Other
90 daysmultiple entryvalid 90donline
Short-stay entry visa issued by Côte d'Ivoire embassies and consulates abroad for travel to Côte d'Ivoire. Covers all purposes including tourism, business, and family visits.
Fee is 58 EUR total (50 EUR dossier fee + 5 EUR appointment/RDV fee + 3 EUR online processing fee). Application must be submitted through snedai.com/visaenambassade/ (officially accredited portal). Holders of diplomatic or service passports are exempt from the visa fee but must still apply. This is the in-person embassy channel distinct from the airport e-visa channel.
Official page ↗Visa Ordinaire 3 Mois à l'Ambassade (Ordinary 3-Month Visa)Other
90 daysvalid 90d
Standard 3-month ordinary visa issued at Côte d'Ivoire embassies and consulates for short-stay travel purposes including tourism and business.
Listed as a distinct service at the Côte d'Ivoire Embassy in the UK ('VISA ORDINAIRE 3 MOIS A L AMBASSADE'). Fee, entries, and processing details not published on official pages accessed. This appears to be a legacy or alternative in-person embassy visa channel. Applicants should contact the relevant embassy directly for current fee and document requirements.
Official page ↗Côte d'Ivoire visa for Israeli citizens - FAQ
Do Israeli citizens need a visa for Côte d'Ivoire?
Yes - Israeli citizens must apply for a visa in advance at a Côte d'Ivoire embassy, consulate, or official visa portal before travelling.
What documents do Israeli citizens need for Côte d'Ivoire?
A passport valid well beyond your planned stay (commonly three to six months, depending on the destination), proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Côte d'Ivoire visa category - check the official portal for the exact passport-validity rule.
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