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Visa requirements for Côte d’Ivoire

Who can enter Côte d’Ivoire, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of September 4, 2026.

Passport holders from 23 countries can enter Côte d’Ivoire without a visa in advance. All 23 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

23 visa-free
0 on arrival
0 eTA
0 e-visa
226 visa required

Visa-free entry

23 nationalities

Visa required in advance

226 nationalities

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Côte d’Ivoire

Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d'Ivoire and officially as the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, is a country on the southern coast of West Africa. Its capital city of Yamoussoukro is located in the centre of the country, while its largest city and economic centre is the port city of Abidjan. It borders Guinea to the northwest, Liberia to the west, Mali to the north, Burkina Faso to the northeast, Ghana to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean's Gulf of Guinea to the south. With 31.5 million inhabitants in 2024, Ivory Coast is the third-most populous country in West Africa after Nigeria and Ghana. Its official language is French, and indigenous languages are also widely used, including Bété, Baoulé, Dyula, Dan, Anyin, and Cebaara Senufo. In total, there are around 78 languages spoken in Ivory Coast. The country has a religiously diverse population, including numerous followers of Islam, Christianity and traditional faiths often entailing animism.

CapitalYamoussoukro

RegionWestern Africa

Population32.7M

Area322,463 km²

CurrencyWest African CFA franc

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+225

Tourist arrivals668K (2020)

Climate in Yamoussoukro

Warmest February, coolest August, driest January.

January to December mean temp, Open-Meteo (2020)

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