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Côte d’IvoireStatus in-countryLast checked October 17, 2026

ECOWAS resident card

carte de résident CEDEAO

Nationals of ECOWAS member states living in Côte d'Ivoire can obtain an ECOWAS resident card from ONECI. A national ID card, consular card, birth certificate, passport, or ECOWAS membership declaration form can serve as identity proof. An ONECI enrolment receipt and RNPP stamp payment are required for all application types.

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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.

Official rates, 2025 · headline only

Living

1

Happiness

5.1

#96 of 145 countries

World Happiness Report 2025

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Who it’s for

Citizens of ECOWAS (CEDEAO) member states living in Côte d'Ivoire.

Eligibility

  • ECOWAS nationality

    Proof by national ID card of the country of origin, consular card, birth certificate extract, passport, or the ECOWAS membership declaration form.

  • Regulated professionsRegulated professions

    An additional document is mandatory for regulated professions (see ONECI's list of specific professions).

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Document checklistIdentity proof (one of the accepted documents)
  • FeesRNPP stamp
  • Steps to applyGather an accepted identity document or fill in the ECOWAS membership form

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  • 4 documents
  • 1 fee
  • 4 steps
  • Processing times and conditions
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