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.
Transit visa (Transit Visa (exceeding 24 hours))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 3 days
- Processing time
- 2 business days
- Fee
- 73 EUR
- Entry
- Single entry
Transit visa required if exiting airport or transit exceeds 24 hours. Cannot exceed 3 days.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Transit through Côte d'Ivoire exceeding 24 hours or exiting airport.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Credit card, debit card, bank transfer; Amount: 73 EUR
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International vaccination card
Required vaccinations: Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Validity months: 120
Transit visa (Transit Visa-Free (24 hours))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 1 days
- Processing time
- N/A - no visa required
- Fee
- Free
- Entry
- Single entry
Transit without visa allowed if: confirmed onward ticket for connecting flight within 24 hours, stay within international transit area of Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport in Abidjan, do not pass through immigration. ECOWAS citizens can transit without visa due to regional agreements.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Transit through Abidjan airport to reach final destination within 24 hours.
Documents you need
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes