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🟢 Ivory Coast e-visa portal is online and accepting applications
5-day average processing · Live VIE data
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Available Visas
Ivory Coast eVisa Types. Which one do you need?
Eligible travelers can apply online for Ivory Coast eVisas for tourism, business, medical travel and other qualifying purposes, without visiting an embassy for the eVisa application.
Yes. US passport holders need a visa for Ivory Coast. To enter Ivory Coast you need: a valid passport, eVisa required, Certificat international de vaccination contre la fièvre jaune.
Ivory Coast eVisa Fees & Cost
Ivory Coast visa fees vary by passport nationality and visa type. The government fee is set by Ivory Coast and paid to them; our service fee is separate and covers expert review of your application before it is submitted. Fees below are for a US passport.
Visa type
Government fee
Max stay
Our service from
Tourist eVisa
$92.04
90 days
$59.00
Ivory Coast eVisa Processing Time
Ivory Coast asks travellers to apply at least 2 days before arrival. Government processing usually takes 2–5 days, but governments do not guarantee a decision date, so apply as early as you can — applications are accepted well ahead of travel.
Our Standard, Rush and Emergency options set how quickly we review and file your application; the decision itself remains with the Ivory Coast government. Whichever you choose, we tell you the date your visa is guaranteed by — on time or your money back.
How It Works
How to Get Your Ivory Coast eVisa — Step by Step
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Apply online in 5–10 min
Guided form with real-time photo and passport validation.
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Specialist reviews first
We catch the errors that cause most rejections — including photo specs, passport validity, and name mismatches.
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We submit and track daily
Submitted to Ivory Coast Immigration. Email updates throughout.
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Visa by email
Approved e-visa PDF in your inbox. Print, present, done.
Full Requirements — VIE Intelligence Engine
Ivory Coast eVisa Requirements
Select a category below. All Ivory Coast visa data is updated daily from official government and embassy sources via our VIE Intelligence Engine.
Ivory Coast requires 9 documents for this application. Our system validates all of these automatically before submission.
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Passport-style photo
Required▼
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Valid passport (6+ months validity)
Required▼
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Passport bio-page scan
Required▼
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Passport-style photo (white background)
Required▼
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Round-trip flight tickets/itinerary
Required▼
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Hotel reservation or invitation letter
Required▼
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Yellow Fever vaccination certificate (mandatory)
Required▼
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Proof of return flight reservation
Required▼
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Invitation letter or certificate of accommodation
Required▼
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Passport valid 6+ months past entry
Critical▼
Passport validity, blank pages, dual nationality, and special rules — what Ivory Coast immigration checks before letting you in.
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Passport valid 6+ months past entry
Critical▼
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Dual nationality rules
If applicable▼
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Emergency and damaged passports
FYI▼
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Israeli stamp in passport
Not an issue for Ivory Coast▼
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Criminal record impact
May affect▼
Entry ports, biometrics, wait times, and intel from our VIE border intelligence database.
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Ivory Coast e-Visa: designated entry ports only
Restricted▼
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Biometrics on arrival
Not required▼
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Social media screening
Not reported▼
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Typical immigration wait times
VIE Data▼
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Accommodation registration within 24 hours
Required by law▼
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Airline pre-board document checks
Varies by airline▼
Vaccinations, health insurance, and Ivory Coast's medication import rules.
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Yellow fever certificate
Not required from US▼
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Banned and restricted medications
Check before travel▼
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Travel health insurance
Strongly recommended▼
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HIV test requirement
Not required▼
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Health screening on arrival
Not active▼
Proof of funds, cash declaration limits, and duty-free allowances.
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Proof of sufficient funds
May be checked▼
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Cash declaration threshold: $10,000 USD
Declare if over limit▼
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Duty-free customs allowances
FYI▼
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Prohibited import items
Know before you pack▼
Essential laws and cultural rules from VIE practical intelligence data.
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Drone LawsBanned
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VPN UsageIllegal
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AlcoholRestricted
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CannabisIllegal — severe
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GamblingIllegal
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PhotographyMilitary areas banned
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LGBTQ+ safety and legal status
Legal, exercise discretion▼
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Drone rules
Registration required▼
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Tipping culture
Optional▼
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Emergency numbers & US Embassy
Save before you go▼
If you're connecting through another country on the way to Ivory Coast, check your transit visa requirements here.
Transit Country
Airside
Landside
US Visa Needed?
🇦🇪 UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇶🇦 Qatar (Doha)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇸🇬 Singapore
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇯🇵 Japan
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇰🇷 South Korea
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇹🇭 Thailand
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇨🇳 China
⚠️ Varies
⚠️ 144hr only
Check first
⚠️ Transit rules change frequently. Always verify with your airline before booking.
What Ivory Coast requires when you depart — and the overstay penalties you really don't want to trigger.
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Exit visa required?
No — standard tourists▼
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Departure tax
Included in ticket▼
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Exit ban for unpaid fines
Know this▼
⚠️ Overstay Consequences
$8
Per day fine
24h
Grace period
3yr
Max ban
Possible
Deportation risk
🌏 Digital Nomad Status — VIE Data
Digital Nomad Visa
Not yet available
Remote-work authorisation
No dedicated category
Avg internet speed
—
Monthly cost of living
—
Coworking scene
—
In-country extension
Not permitted
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Best visa strategy for digital nomads
Strategy▼
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Tax implications for remote workers
Important▼
Avoid These Mistakes
Why Ivory Coast eVisa Applications Get Rejected — And How We Prevent It
Our document review catches these before submission. Applications rejected due to our error are resubmitted at no charge.
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Passport expires within 6 months of entry
Airlines deny boarding and immigration refuses entry. The #1 cause of rejections.
✓ We verify passport validity before submitting
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Details don't exactly match your passport
A single character difference in name, DOB, or passport number causes rejection.
✓ We verify all fields match your passport scan
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Prior overstay or visa violation
Prior overstays are on record and may trigger automatic rejection. Tell us — we can advise.
✓ We guide you through handling prior violations
Why Choose Us
Ivory Coast eVisa: Expert Help vs Applying Directly
You can apply on the government portal for free. Here's why 500,000+ travelers paid us instead.
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Never rejected for a preventable mistake
73% of rejections are caused by 4 fixable errors. We check every application first. Rejected due to our error? We resubmit free.
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Government portal monitored 24/7
Ivory Coast's application system goes offline without warning. We watch it around the clock and submit the moment it returns — you never have to keep checking.
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Get your whole family right first time
Inconsistencies between family applications are a top rejection trigger. We manage all applications together.
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Human help for complex cases
Prior overstay? Dual nationality? A specialist handles your case personally. Avg response under 2 hours.
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30 years in business
Since 1992. 500,000+ customers. 11,700+ reviews on Trustpilot.
Official Advisories
Current Travel Advisories for Ivory Coast
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US State Dept
Exercise Normal Precautions
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UK FCDO
No special precautions
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Canada DFATD
Take normal precautions
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Australia DFAT
Exercise normal safety precautions
Quick Reference
Ivory Coast eVisa Requirements by Nationality
Select your passport above to personalise this table.
How long does it take to get the Côte d'Ivoire eVisa approved?
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Approval usually arrives by email within 48 working hours (Monday to Friday). Police document checks can make it take longer, so apply well before your trip. The approval is valid for 3 months from the day it's granted, so you don't need to leave it to the last minute. PassportsAndVisas.com can submit it for you as soon as your documents are ready.
What documents do I need to apply for the Côte d'Ivoire eVisa?
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You need three things to apply: your passport ID page (the passport must be valid for at least 6 months), a round-trip flight booking, and either an invitation letter or a hotel accommodation certificate. An invitation letter must be typed, signed, stamped and legalised. All three are mandatory, and the application is rejected if one is missing. At Abidjan airport, show your passport, the printed approval, the payment receipt and your yellow fever vaccination certificate. PassportsAndVisas.com checks every document before submitting.
How much does the Côte d'Ivoire eVisa cost?
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The government fee for the Côte d'Ivoire eVisa is €73, bank charges included, and it covers a 3-month, multiple-entry visa. The fee isn't refunded if the authorities refuse the application, so it pays to get the documents right first time. PassportsAndVisas.com can complete and pay for the application for you and check your documents before they go in.
Do I receive my Côte d'Ivoire visa before I travel or at the airport?
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Before you fly you receive an approved pre-enrolment document by email. Print it, along with your payment receipt, and take it with you. When you land in Abidjan, go to the 'Visa aéroport' desk, which is open 24/7. They take your fingerprints and photo and print the visa straight away. Every traveler must be there in person, including children, though children under 12 don't give fingerprints.
Do I need a yellow fever vaccination to enter Côte d'Ivoire?
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Yes. Every traveler aged 9 months or older must show an international yellow fever vaccination certificate on arrival in Côte d'Ivoire, whatever their nationality and whether or not they need a visa. Get the vaccine well before you travel and keep the certificate with your passport.
Social Proof
What Travelers Say About Our Ivory Coast eVisa Service
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Common themes from Ivory Coast visa customers:
✓ Fast processing✓ Easy application✓ Caught my photo error✓ Approved first try✓ On-time delivery
PassportsAndVisas.com relies exclusively on official government sources for visa requirements. Our VIE Intelligence Engine cross-references multiple official sources daily to ensure accuracy.
▶Ivory Coast Official Immigration Portal. (Web). Official government portal
▶U.S. Department of State — Ivory Coast Travel Information. (Web). travel.state.gov
▶IATA Timatic — Visa & Health Requirements Database. (Web). iatatravelcentre.com
