FAQs

Yes, you can transit through Côte d'Ivoire's main airport—Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan—without a visa, provided you remain airside in the international transit area and do not pass through immigration to enter the country.

English is not widely spoken in Ivory Coast, and the official language is French. However, in major international airports such as Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport in Abidjan, you may find airport staff who can communicate in English to some extent, especially at immigration and customs checkpoints. Additionally, airlines operating international flights may have English-speaking staff members who can provide assistance.

When entering Ivory Coast, there are specific customs regulations that you should be aware of to ensure a smooth entry into the country. Here are some general customs regulations for Ivory Coast:

The answer is YES. You can obtain a visa on arrival at an Ivory Coast airport. That means if your passport is still valid when you enter Ivory Coast, you can get a visa stamp (specifically at the border cross). Yet, how quickly or slowly the officer is doing paperwork will depend on the volume of passengers. Furthermore, if you apply for a visa on arrival, you cannot guarantee that you will have enough supporting documentation.

Once the visa holder enters the Ivory Coast, they are allowed to stay in the country for a maximum of 30 days with multiple entries.

The processing time for an Ivory Coast e-Visa refers to the duration it takes for your online pre-enrollment application to be reviewed and approved after submission.

To obtain an Ivory Coast e-Visa, applicants must meet certain requirements and provide the necessary documents.

The eligibility for an Ivory Coast e-Visa depends on the traveler's nationality. At the moment, the Ivory Coast government has approved for more than 200 nationalities to apply for the e-visa. The following nationalities were eligible to apply for the Ivory Coast e-Visa:

The Ivory Coast e-Visa is an electronic travel authorization that allows foreign nationals to enter the Ivory Coast for tourism, business, or transit purposes. The e-Visa system was introduced in 2019 to facilitate the visa application process and make it more convenient for travelers.

If you make a mistake on your Ivory Coast e-Visa application, it is recommended that you contact our customer support team as soon as possible for guidance on what steps to take next.