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Côte d'Ivoire visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Côte d'Ivoire? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Western Africa | Continent: Africa

Côte d'Ivoire flag
23Visa-free
175eVisa
0Visa on arrival
0Visa required

Côte d'Ivoire entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 23 can enter Côte d'Ivoire visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 0 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 175 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure.

23 of 198 passports can travel to Côte d'Ivoire without arranging anything before departure.

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Côte d'Ivoire entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Côte d'Ivoire
United States of AmericaeVisa
United KingdomeVisa
CanadaeVisa
AustraliaeVisa
GermanyeVisa
FranceeVisa
IndiaeVisa
ChinaeVisa
NigeriaVisa-free (90 days)
South AfricaeVisa
BrazileVisa
PhilippinesVisa-free (90 days)

Côte d'Ivoire visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Côte d'Ivoire.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa210320
Asia20490
Europe00450
North America00230
Oceania00140
South America00120

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 23
eVisa 175

Frequently asked questions

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

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 23 can enter visa-free and 175 need an eVisa. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Côte d'Ivoire without a visa?

23 passports have visa-free access to Côte d'Ivoire, including Singapore, Morocco, Philippines, Senegal, Ghana, Cape Verde, Seychelles, Benin and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Côte d'Ivoire offer visa on arrival?

Our data shows no passports eligible for a visa on arrival in Côte d'Ivoire. Travellers who are not visa-exempt should arrange an eVisa or visa before departure.

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

175 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for Côte d'Ivoire. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do African passport holders need a visa for Côte d'Ivoire?

Of 53 passports from Africa, 21 can enter Côte d'Ivoire visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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