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Côte d'Ivoire passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Côte d'Ivoire passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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28Visa-free
47eVisa
24Visa on arrival
99Visa required

Côte d'Ivoire passport at a glance

With a Côte d'Ivoire passport you can enter 28 destinations visa-free and 24 with a visa on arrival, so 52 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 47 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 99 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Côte d'Ivoire

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

DestinationEntry rule for Côte d'Ivoire passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaeVisa

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Côte d'Ivoire passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa2110157
Asia282120
Europe00243
North America42512
Oceania1328
South America0129

Longest visa-free stays

Where Côte d'Ivoire passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 28
eVisa 47
Visa on arrival 24
Visa required 99

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Côte d'Ivoire passport holders visit without a visa?

Côte d'Ivoire passport holders can visit 28 destinations visa-free, including Singapore, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Ghana, Cape Verde and others. Adding the 24 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 52 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Côte d'Ivoire passport holders?

24 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Côte d'Ivoire passport holders, including Maldives, Nepal, Tanzania, Mauritius, Bolivia, Macau, Bangladesh, Burundi and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Côte d'Ivoire passport holders travel with an eVisa?

47 destinations let Côte d'Ivoire passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, South Africa, Kenya, Georgia, Vietnam and others.

Do Côte d'Ivoire passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Côte d'Ivoire passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Côte d'Ivoire passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Côte d'Ivoire passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Côte d'Ivoire passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Côte d'Ivoire passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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