Cote d’Ivoire Visa – Requirements and Application

A visa is required to enter Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) for all U.S. citizens.

You are able to apply for both tourist and business visas online.

Your visa is valid for three months after it is issued. With a visa, you can stay in the Ivory Coast for 30 days. The Côte d’Ivoire government may require extra materials from business travelers and/or provide less time in-country.

You will not be able to extend your visit on your visa. You will have to apply for a new visa.

Proof of return or onward travel may be required for your visa. It may also be required when entering the country.

Côte d’Ivoire Entry Requirements
Do I Need A…	For My Trip to Côte d’Ivoire?
Passport
Tourist Visa
Business Visa
Vaccinations

Sources: Côte d’Ivoire Embassy and U.S. State Department

Depending on which visa you’re applying for, the documents you need may be different. A business visa can require different documents than a travel visa.

The Côte d’Ivoire government may change this process at any time and may request additional materials during the visa process, so make sure you are always prepared and up-to-date.

At a minimum, all Côte d’Ivoire Visas will require: a passport, yellow fever vaccination card, and flight information. Minors may be required to have additional items.

Each one of these items have specific requirements that must be met. Keep in mind that these requirements can change quickly and may differ based on your specific situation.

Passport Health has partnered with industry leaders in travel document services, RushMyPassport and G3 Travel Services. These teams will walk you through the visa process step-by-step and handle the sometimes difficult communication with embassies and consulates.

A U.S. visa for Côte d’Ivoire starts at around $150. The Côte d’Ivoire government sets visa fees and can change them at any time. Do note, visa costs do not include service or processing fees.

There may be extra fees due to the Côte d’Ivoire government, postage, and processing.

Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for entry to Côte d’Ivoire. All travelers over 9 months of age must be vaccinated to enter the country.

Some additional vaccines are recommended including: typhoid, hepatitis A and cholera.

For more information, see our Côte d’Ivoire destination advice page.

Once in Côte d’Ivoire, the information for the U.S. Embassy is:

U.S. Embassy Abidjan
Cocody Riviéra Golf, 01 BP 1712 Abidjan 01
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Phone: +(225) 27-22-49-40-00

See Passport Health’s Côte d’Ivoire destination advice page with information on safety, climate, and the vaccinations you will need before traveling there. Or, start your visa process by filling out a form today!