Important Information

If this service has any special requirements, processes or rules they will be listed here. If applicable to this service, please read this section carefully to ensure you fully understand the entirety of the process.

The visa approval is applied electronically, no stamp or visa label will be placed in your passport until you arrive in Cote D'Ivoire. When the approval has been granted, we will email it to you which you must print & carry with you to Cote D'Ivoire.

The e-visa is valid for 3 months from the date that it is issued. It comes with multiple entry so you can return within the validity of the visa.

You should apply no less than 7 days before your intended entry date into Cote D'Ivoire.

The e-visa is usually issued within 5 business days but can take longer. We advise that you do not confirm any flight booking until your visa has been confirmed.

The applicant boards their flight with the “Approved pre-enrolment” document (which we will email to you) and presents it on arrival at the airport. Applicants will need to go to the “Airport visa” area. The biometric enrolment will be completed there, and the visa is printed and delivered immediately.
 E-visa enrolment boxes are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You will need to have the following documents in hand: 

-The visa fee registration receipt (we will email this to you)

-The approved pre-enrolment document (We will email this to you)

-Passport valid for at least six months

-International Certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever 

-You may also be asked to show your return flight booking, accommodation booking and sufficient funds for your stay.

Biometric enrolment (fingerprinting and photo) is compulsory for each visa applicant, even if the applicant has already obtained several visas, except minors under 12, but their presence is necessary.