Visa requirements

Cote d'Ivoire

General visa requirements for travelling to Cote d'Ivoire. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.

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Medical visa (Medical Visa)

Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026

Embassy required

• Processing time: 7 business days
• Fee: Varies
• Entry: Single entry

Medical visa for treatment in Côte d'Ivoire hospitals. Some private hospitals like Sainte Anne-Marie International Polyclinic and Hôtel Dieu offer good quality care in Abidjan. For specialist treatment, may need to seek care in another country.

Eligibility

• Purpose of visit

  Seeking medical treatment at recognized hospital in Côte d'Ivoire.

  Includes

  • Medical treatment
• Financial

  Sufficient funds to cover medical treatment and stay.

  Minimum funds: Variable based on treatment

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6

• Bank statement

  Minimum balance: Sufficient funds to cover medical treatment and stay; Months required: 6

• Employment letter

  Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.

  Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: No; Must include salary: No

• Invitation letter

  Host requirements: Letter from hospital in Côte d'Ivoire where applicant intends to undergo medical treatment

• Medical certificate

  Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.

  Required tests: As required by authorities

• Application form

  Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

  Form name: Medical visa application form

• Proof of address

  Provide current address evidence, such as a utility bill, tenancy document, residence certificate or official correspondence.

  Accepted documents: Certificate of residence

• International vaccination card

  Required vaccinations: Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Validity months: 120

How to apply

1. Document gathering

   Obtain medical recommendation from local doctor and letter from Ivorian hospital.

2. Document submission

   Submit application with medical documents, bank statements, and employment certificate to embassy.

3. Processing wait

   Wait for embassy to process medical visa application.

4. Visa collection

   Collect approved medical visa from embassy.

This information is provided for general guidance only. Visa requirements can change frequently and may vary by nationality. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for assistance.