Apply for your Ivory Coast visa online

The Ivory Coast e-Visa is an electronic pre-enrollment system designed for international travelers visiting the country for tourism or business.

The entire application process is completed online, making it easier than ever for eligible foreign nationals to prepare for their trip without visiting a consulate.

To successfully obtain your travel authorization, you must meet the following criteria:

• Eligibility conditions: You must be a citizen of an eligible country traveling for authorized purposes.
• Passport validity: Your passport must be valid for at least six months from your intended date of arrival.
• Financial requirements: You must show proof of accommodation and a return flight ticket.
• Abidjan airport requirement: You must plan to enter the country specifically through Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ).

Important Note: Please note that the online system is a biometric pre-enrollment process. The approval email you receive is not your final visa.

You will still need to complete biometric registration (fingerprinting and a photograph) upon your arrival at the Abidjan airport to receive your physical visa sticker.

Getting your travel authorization is a straightforward process completed entirely online. Follow these simple steps:

1. Complete application form: Fill out your personal and travel details accurately.
2. Upload documents: Attach clear, readable scans of your required documents.
3. Pay visa fee: Submit your secure payment using a valid credit or debit card.
4. Receive approval: Wait for your pre-enrollment approval document to arrive via email.
5. Travel to Abidjan: Fly into Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) with your printed approval and required documents.
6. Complete biometrics: Head to the designated eVisa counter at the airport for fingerprinting and photo capture.
7. Receive final visa: Get your physical visa sticker in your passport and clear immigration.

We highly recommend applying as early as possible before your departure date to account for any unexpected processing delays.

Your Ivory Coast e-Visa is typically valid for 90 days from the date of issuance.

During this period, you are permitted to stay in the country for up to 30 days.

In most cases, the e-Visa is issued as a single-entry authorization. This means once you exit the country, you will need a new visa to re-enter.

Overstaying your permitted time in the Ivory Coast can lead to severe consequences, including heavy fines, deportation, or bans on future travel. Always ensure you exit the country before your visa expires.

The standard processing time for an Ivory Coast e-Visa pre-enrollment is typically 48 hours to 5 business days.

However, during peak travel seasons, national holidays, or if your application requires additional security screening, processing can take up to 7 to 10 days.

We strongly recommend submitting your application well in advance of your flight to ensure you receive your approval letter in time.

While the online process is simple, applications can be refused if guidelines are not strictly followed. The most common reasons for rejection include:

• Application mistakes and typos
• Blurry, unreadable, or cut-off document uploads
• An invalid passport (less than 6 months validity)
• Inconsistent information between the form and travel documents
• Missing documents (such as no proof of accommodation)

NOTE: Visa fees are non-refundable if your application is denied. We urge all travelers to carefully review all information and double-check their documents before clicking submit.