SomaliaCôte d’Ivoire: Visa required

SomaliaCôte d’Ivoire

Do Somalia passport holders need a visa for Côte d’Ivoire?

Visa required

Yes. Somalia passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Côte d’Ivoire.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

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RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance5,487 km, straight line (~6h 57m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Côte d’Ivoire23 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Côte d’Ivoire passport holders visiting Somalia: e-Visa.

Visa-free alternatives near Côte d’Ivoire

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Frequently asked questions

Do Somalia passport holders need a visa for Côte d’Ivoire?

Yes. Somalia passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Côte d’Ivoire.

How far is Côte d’Ivoire from Somalia?

About 5,487 km in a straight line, roughly ~6h 57m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Côte d’Ivoire?

West African CFA franc (XOF).

What is the emergency number in Côte d’Ivoire?

110 / 111 / 170 / 180 / 185.

What time zone is Côte d’Ivoire in?

Abidjan (UTC+0).

What is the nearest airport to Yamoussoukro?

Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ), about 14 km away.

How many countries can enter Côte d’Ivoire without a visa?

23 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Côte d’Ivoire visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Somalia passport holders visit without a visa instead of Côte d’Ivoire?

Ghana, Togo, Benin, Liberia, Sierra Leone.

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 Somalia

Somalia, officially the Federal Republic of Somalia, is the easternmost country in continental Africa. Stretching across the Horn of Africa, it borders Ethiopia to the west, Djibouti to the northwest, Kenya to the southwest, the Gulf of Aden to the north, and the Indian Ocean to the east. Somalia has the longest coastline on Africa's mainland. Somalia has an estimated population over 19 million, of which 2.7 million live in the capital and largest city, Mogadishu. As one of Africa's most ethnically homogeneous countries, around 85% of its residents are ethnic Somalis. The official and national language of the country is Somali, and Arabic is recognised as a second language. The overwhelming majority of the population are Sunni Muslims.

CapitalMogadishu

RegionEastern Africa

Population19.7M

Area637,657 km²

CurrencySomali shilling (1 USD ≈ 571.45 SOS)

LanguagesArabic, Somali

Calling code+252

Drives on theright

TimezoneMogadishu (UTC+3)

Nearest airportAden Adde International Airport (MGQ), 7 km

Emergency number555 / 888 / 999

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$661 (2025)

Climate in Mogadishu

Warmest April, coolest August, driest February, sunniest December. Best time to visit: January, February, March, May, September, October, December.

Monthly climate normals for Mogadishu, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	31.9°C	24.5°C	8mm	361h
February	31.5°C	24.4°C	2mm	335h
March	31.7°C	25.7°C	21mm	364h
April	31.3°C	25.9°C	93mm	349h
May	29.5°C	25.3°C	69mm	361h
June	27.9°C	24.5°C	81mm	333h
July	26.8°C	23.4°C	122mm	338h
August	26.5°C	23.1°C	84mm	358h
September	27.8°C	23.6°C	37mm	351h
October	29.1°C	24.7°C	29mm	345h
November	29.3°C	24.3°C	77mm	338h
December	31°C	24.1°C	11mm	367h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Somalia is a country on the Horn of Africa. Once the centre of many powerful sultanates and an Italian colony, the country has been in a state of chaos and turmoil since the 1980s. The country suffers from a myriad of social problems such as warfare, terrorism, corruption, political instability, and general lawlessness, and it isn't exactly your typical family destination.

Upcoming public holidays

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

May 1, 2027Labour Day

June 26, 2027Independence Day

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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 33.2 million inhabitants in 2026, 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 (1 USD ≈ 584.37 XOF)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+225

Drives on theright

TimezoneAbidjan (UTC+0)

Nearest airportFélix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ), 14 km

Emergency number110 / 111 / 170 / 180 / 185

UNESCO sites5

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$3,050 (2025)

Tourist arrivals668K (2020)

Climate in Yamoussoukro

Warmest February, coolest August, driest January, sunniest October. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, July, August, December.

Monthly climate normals for Yamoussoukro, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	31.1°C	24.6°C	29mm	324h
February	31.3°C	26.1°C	37mm	295h
March	29.9°C	25.7°C	76mm	276h
April	30.3°C	25.5°C	61mm	311h
May	29.5°C	25.3°C	139mm	292h
June	27.4°C	24°C	270mm	214h
July	26.4°C	23.4°C	62mm	314h
August	26.4°C	22.8°C	48mm	321h
September	26.5°C	23.4°C	88mm	282h
October	27.6°C	24°C	87mm	325h
November	28.8°C	24.8°C	90mm	292h
December	29.1°C	25.1°C	51mm	318h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Côte d'Ivoire is a country in West Africa, visited for its beaches, rainforest, wildlife and tourist villages. Resort lodgings in coastal areas draw many visitors.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Comoé National Park
Historic town of Grand-Bassam
Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve
Sudanese style mosques in northern Côte d'Ivoire
Taï National Park

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026All Saints Day

November 15, 2026National Peace Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

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