Do UK, US or Canadian citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?

Yes. British, American, Canadian, Australian and most European passport holders require a visa, obtained online as an e-visa before departure through the official SNEDAI platform. The biometric visa is issued on arrival at Abidjan airport.

How much does the Ivory Coast e-visa cost?

73 euros including bank charges, paid by Visa or Mastercard on the official platform. Agency sites charge 107 euros and upwards for the same application.

How long does the e-visa take to process?

Usually two to four working days, but that is not guaranteed. Apply two to three weeks before departure.

Can I get a visa on arrival in Ivory Coast?

The online pré-enrôlement must be approved before you fly. What happens on arrival is the biometric issue of the visa itself, at desks before passport control.

How long is the Ivory Coast visa valid?

90 days from the date of issue, with multiple entry. Validity starts on issue, not on arrival.

Is the e-visa valid at land borders?

No. It is valid only for arrival at Abidjan airport. Overland entry requires a conventional visa from an Ivorian embassy.

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Ivory Coast visa: the e-visa, step by step.

Most visitors need a visa, and the process catches people out in two places: the application is online but the visa itself is issued on arrival, and there are dozens of agency sites reselling the same thing at a markup. This page walks through the official route, the documents, the timings and the mistakes that cost money. It is what we tell clients who ask; it is not legal advice, so check the current position with an Ivorian embassy before you apply.

Abidjan

Only one website is official

The Ivorian state recognises a single platform for e-visa applications: snedai.com/e-visa. Numerous agency sites sell the identical application at €107 or more instead of €73. Filling it in yourself takes about twenty minutes and you pay only the official fee.