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Côte d’IvoireVisit & tourismLast checked October 17, 2026

E-visa and biometric visa

short stay up to 3 months

Visitors who need a visa apply online through SNEDAI, the only website the Ivorian state recognises for visa applications. With the e-visa, an approved pre-enrolment is issued by email and the biometric visa is printed at Abidjan airport on arrival. A biometric visa can also be obtained through the enrolment centre at an Ivorian embassy in the country of residence. Visas issued are for 3 months; longer stays need a residence title once in the country.

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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

Tourists, business visitors and other short-term travellers who are not visa-exempt.

Eligibility

  • Passport

    Use an ordinary passport valid for at least 6 months before you apply, and show it at the airport.

    • The online e-visa is only for ordinary passport holders
    Official wording

    The online e-visa is only for holders of ordinary passports valid for at least 6 months before the date of application. A passport valid for six months minimum must be shown at the airport.

  • Three mandatory documents

    Provide your passport identity page(s), a return flight booking, and an invitation letter or accommodation certificate.

    • Missing any one of the three leads to systematic rejection
    Official wording

    Passport identity page(s), proof of a return flight booking, and an invitation letter or accommodation certificate. Missing any one leads to systematic rejection.

  • Invitation letter

    Your invitation letter must be typed, printed, signed, stamped and legalised.

    Official wording

    Must be typed, printed, signed, stamped and legalised.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Next requirementYellow fever
  • Document checklistPassport identity page(s)
  • FeesE-visa (airport)

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