FAQs

Yes — most comprehensive travel insurance policies do cover medical expenses in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), but only if the policy explicitly includes it and you meet the conditions. However, standard or basic plans may exclude or limit coverage in West Africa.

Travel insurance for Côte d'Ivoire is highly recommended when traveling to the Ivory Coast.

Pre-booking key services when traveling to Côte d'Ivoire ensures your trip safety, convenience, and cost savings—especially with limited infrastructure outside Abidjan.

If you encounter any issues or have questions at the airport immigration, stay calm, polite, and cooperative—officers have discretion, and escalation is rare for compliant travelers.

Yes, you can bring pets (primarily dogs and cats) to Côte d'Ivoire via Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ, Port Bouët), but strict regulations apply.

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.