Côte d'Ivoire · Entry rules

Who needs a visa for Côte d'Ivoire?

Entry rules for Côte d'Ivoire by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from SNEDAI, e-Visa operator designated by the State of Côte d'Ivoire (list 'Liste des pays exemptés du visa d'entrée en Côte d'Ivoire', image dated 12 April 2024), checked 4 Nov 2026.

In brief

Citizens of 23 countries and territories can visit Côte d'Ivoire without a visa. Everyone else, 174 nationalities, applies online for an eVisa or ETA.

Visa-free: 23
On arrival: 0
eVisa or ETA: 174
Visa required: 0

About 7.4 bn people (92% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Côte d'Ivoire: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 4 Nov 2026Source: SNEDAI, e-Visa operator designated by the State of Côte d'IvoireRwanda: not verified (the source leaves it unclear)Report a change

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Côte d'Ivoire entry rules at a glance

Group	Stay	Nationalities	Examples	Source
Free movement	Not stated	14	Nigeria, Ghana, Niger, Mali	Government of Côte d'Ivoire: CEPICI and Ministry of Economy and Finance
Visa-free	Not stated	9	Philippines, Morocco, Chad, Tunisia	SNEDAI, e-Visa operator designated by the State of Côte d'Ivoire
eVisa	Not stated	174	India, China, United States, Indonesia	SNEDAI, e-Visa operator designated by the State of Côte d'Ivoire

Free movement: Nigeria, Ghana, Niger and 11 more

14 nationalities

Free movement by treaty.

Source: Government of Côte d'Ivoire: CEPICI and Ministry of Economy and Finance (visa information sheet, 2 October 2018), checked 4 Nov 2026Les nationaux des pays ci-après détenteurs de passeport ordinaire ou officiel ne sont pas soumis à l’obligation de visa. Il s’agit : Pays Membre de la CEDEAOIn English: Nationals of the following countries holding an ordinary or official passport are not subject to the visa requirement. These are: ECOWAS member countries

Visa-free: the Philippines, Morocco, Chad and 6 more

9 nationalities

No visa is needed; the official source does not state how long you may stay.

Source: SNEDAI, e-Visa operator designated by the State of Côte d'Ivoire (list 'Liste des pays exemptés du visa d'entrée en Côte d'Ivoire', image dated 12 April 2024), checked 4 Nov 2026Les nationaux des pays ci-dessus, detenteurs de passeport ordinaire ou officiel ne sont pas soumis à l’obligation de visa .In English: Nationals of the countries above (listed under 'Autres pays', other countries), holding an ordinary or official passport, are not subject to the visa requirement.

eVisa: India, China, the US and 171 more

174 nationalities

Everyone not listed above applies online for an eVisa.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

Source: SNEDAI, e-Visa operator designated by the State of Côte d'Ivoire, checked 4 Nov 2026La demande en ligne du E-visa est valable uniquement pour les détenteurs de passeports ordinaires en cours de validité d’au moins 6 mois avant la date de la demande.In English: The online e-Visa application is open only to holders of ordinary passports valid for at least 6 months before the application date.

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, snedai.com. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Côte d'Ivoire?

It depends on your passport: 23 nationalities are visa-free and 174 can use an eVisa or ETA. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Côte d'Ivoire?

Yes, but online: Indian citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (SNEDAI, e-Visa operator designated by the State of Côte d'Ivoire, checked 4 Nov 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Côte d'Ivoire?

Yes, but online: US citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (SNEDAI, e-Visa operator designated by the State of Côte d'Ivoire, checked 4 Nov 2026).

Can I apply for a Côte d'Ivoire visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 174 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at snedai.com.

Sources and changes

Visa information sheet, CEPICI (2018)sftp.225invest.ci · checked 4 Nov 2026
Côte d'Ivoire e-Visa (SNEDAI, designated by the State)snedai.com · checked 4 Nov 2026
Government portal: e-Visa launch (2014)gouv.ci · checked 4 Nov 2026

4 Nov 2026Côte d'Ivoire: Rwandans need no visa; Cuba lists 13 visa-exemption agreements
4 Nov 2026All groups checked against Direction de la Surveillance du Territoire (Ministry of the Interior and Security); e-Visa run by SNEDAI for the State.

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