Resident card for a dependent spouse or child
A foreign resident can have a dependent spouse and children documented through ONECI resident cards. The spouse's file includes a legalised statement of financial support and the sponsoring spouse's resident card and work or trade documents. Children under 16 need parental authorisation and the parent's resident card. Service Public CI lists a 45-day processing time for the dependent spouse card.
Life in Côte d’Ivoire
Money
3
Currency
West African CFA Franc
XOF
West African CFA Franc
Cost of living
39
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
16–32%
Income tax (national)
VAT 18%
Unified monthly ITS barème since 1 Jan 2024: 0% up to XOF 75,000/month; 32% above XOF 8,000,000/month.
Living
1
Happiness
#96 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Dependent spouses and children of foreigners (or of Ivorians, for minors with an Ivorian guardian) living in Côte d'Ivoire.
Eligibility
Dependent spouse
Spouse is taken in charge by a partner who holds a valid resident card or receipt, or who works, trades, is retired, a student, cooperant or artisan.
Child under 16Children under 16
Legalised parental authorisation from the parent with parental authority or legal guardian; copy of the parent's valid resident card (if foreign) or CNI and work attestation (if Ivorian guardian).
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistLegalised statement of financial support (attestation de prise en charge)
- FeesResident card
- Steps to applySponsor confirms their own resident card is valid
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- 7 documents
- 1 fee
- 4 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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Official sources
- ONECI – FAQ (Comment établir une carte de résident ?)
- Service Public Côte d'Ivoire – Établir une carte de résident pour un conjoint pris en charge
- Service Public Côte d'Ivoire – Demander une carte de résident pour un conjoint
- Service Public Côte d'Ivoire – Demander une carte de résident pour un adolescent de moins de seize (16) ans
Other routes to Côte d’Ivoire
- Visit & tourismE-visa and biometric visa
- Status in-countryECOWAS resident card
- CitizenshipIvorian nationality by marriage
- Status in-countryResident card (carte de résident) for non-ECOWAS foreigners
Family in other countries
- CameroonFamily accompaniment and family reunification
- CubaFamily visa (A-2) for relatives of Cuban citizens, and permanent residence application
- CyprusFamily reunification of family members of third-country nationals
- CzechiaLong-term residence permit for family reunification
- GermanyResidence permit for spouses and registered partners
- DenmarkFamily reunification with a spouse or cohabiting partner
