Visa policy of Ivory Coast
Visitors to Ivory Coast must obtain a visa from one of the Ivorian diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months.
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Visa policy map

Visa exemption
Citizens of the following 24 countries as well as refugees and stateless persons residing in these countries can visit Côte d'Ivoire without a visa:[1][2]
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Holders diplomatic or service category passports issued to nationals of Austria, Brazil, China, Gabon, Iran, Israel, South Africa, Turkey, Uganda, Venezuela and Vietnam do not require a visa for Côte d'Ivoire.
Airport e-Visa
Visitors can apply online for an e-Visa that if approved can be picked up at the Port Bouet Airport in Abidjan. The eVisa is valid for 90 days and is issued within 48 hours.[5]
Prior approval
The following countries and territories require prior approval from the Ministry of Security:[2]
References
- "Visa and health information". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Gulf Air. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
- "Liste des pays avec ou sans visa d'entrée" (PDF).
- "Côte d'Ivoire - Travel Page". www.mfa.gov.sg. Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Singapore). Retrieved 9 January 2023.
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- "E-visa – SNEDAI GROUPE". snedai.com.