How to get a visa for Côte d'Ivoire
Are you planning to travel to Côte d'Ivoire for tourism, business or personal reasons? Different types of visa are available, depending on your situation. To obtain one, you must provide a number of documents and follow a specific procedure. This guide explains the steps to follow to obtain your Ivorian visa.
Consular fees
Ordinary single entry
$115
US dollars
For payment in birr, the amount is quoted at the day's exchange rate
Ordinary multiple entry
$130
US dollars
For payment in birr, the amount is quoted at the day's exchange rate
Express
$150
US dollars
For payment in birr, the amount is quoted at the day's exchange rate
Diplomatic/courtesy
$0
Free
No
consular fee
Documents required
In general
You will need the following documents
Legalised letter of invitation
Passport/identity document of the person inviting you
Hotel booking or proof of residence
Air ticket
2 recent passport-size photos
Vaccination record (yellow fever)
What exactly do I need to do?
To save time, submit your application online to the Embassy, then pay the consular fees here once your application has been accepted.
Your application will be processed quickly and you will be able to track its progress online.
When your visa is ready, you will be notified to come to the Embassy in person to collect it.
Need a specific type of visa?
Recent passport-size photo (4.5cm x 3.5cm), less than 6 months old
Passport valid for 6 months + photocopy of the first 3 pages
Yellow fever vaccination certificate
Letter of invitation from the host, legalised at the town hall, or hotel booking confirmation
Legalised parental authorisation (father, mother or guardian)
Identity document of the parent who gave the authorisation