Cote d'Ivoire
General visa requirements for travelling to Cote d'Ivoire. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
Have a specific passport country? Check your specific route.
Diplomatic visa (Diplomatic Visa-Free Entry)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Processing time
- N/A - no visa required
- Fee
- Free
- Entry
- Single entry
Holders of diplomatic or service category passports from these countries do not require a visa for Côte d'Ivoire.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Diplomatic or service passport holders from specified countries: Austria, Brazil, China, Gabon, Israel, South Africa, Turkey, Uganda, Venezuela, and Vietnam.
Eligible countries: Austria, Brazil, China, Gabon, Israel, South Africa, Turkey, Uganda, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Viet Nam
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
Diplomatic visa (Diplomatic Visa)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Processing time
- 3 business days (expedited)
- Fee
- Free (exempt from fees)
- Entry
- Single entry
Diplomatic passport holders from countries not on visa-exempt list must apply through embassy. Exempt from visa fees.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Official diplomatic or government business.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: 50mm x 70mm
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Diplomatic visa application form
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain diplomatic note verbale and mission order from sending government.
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Document submission
Submit note verbale, visa application form, passport photo, and mission order to embassy.
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Processing wait
Wait for embassy to process diplomatic visa (expedited processing).
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Visa collection
Collect approved diplomatic visa from embassy.