Get a Cote D’Ivoire Visa
Tourist Travel Requirements for an Cote D’Ivoire Visa for UK Citizens
Pre-Enrolment Procedure
The Ivory Coast Government has introduced an online biometric pre-enrolment program which must be completed by all travellers prior to arrival in Ivory Coast. Once approved for pre-enrolment, travellers can then have the visa issued on arrival at International Airport Felix Houphouet Boigny in Abidjan. VisaCentral will assist you with the pre-enrolment process.
To be eligible for pre-enrolment the traveller must:- Hold a passport valid at least six months on exit with one blank visa page
- Hold proof of onward/return flights
- Hold proof of hotel booking/accommodation certificate
Please complete the VisaCentral Pre-Enrolment Questionnaire included in this Application Pack. Once approved, VisaCentral will forward the Approval of pre-enrolment documents to the traveller.
It is mandatory that all documents listed below are presented at the airport in Ivory Coast in order for the visa to be issued:- Approval of pre-enrolment
- Original receipt of payment of visa fee
- Original yellow fever certificate
- Copy of passport information pages including pages with photo and address
- Proof of onward/return flights
- Proof of hotel booking/accommodation certificate
Passport
A clear colour photocopy of the information page(s) from the applicant's passport
Proof of Travel Arrangements
Details of travel arrangements. These must be provided as:
- A copy of the hotel confirmation showing applicant's name
- A copy of the flight confirmation showing onward/return travel
Pre-Enrolment Questionnaire
One fully completed Ivory Coast Pre-Enrolment Questionnaire which can be found within the VisaCentral Application Pack
VisaCentral Order Confirmation
Provide the VisaCentral Order Form included in this kit.
Business Travel Requirements for an Cote D’Ivoire Visa for UK Citizens
Pre-Enrolment Procedure
The Ivory Coast Government has introduced an online biometric pre-enrolment program which must be completed by all travellers prior to arrival in Ivory Coast. Once approved for pre-enrolment, travellers can then have the visa issued on arrival at International Airport Felix Houphouet Boigny in Abidjan. VisaCentral will assist you with the pre-enrolment process.
To be eligible for pre-enrolment the traveller must:- Hold a passport valid at least six months on exit with one blank visa page
- Hold proof of onward/return flights
- Hold proof of hotel booking/accommodation certificate
Please complete the VisaCentral Pre-Enrolment Questionnaire included in this Application Pack. Once approved, VisaCentral will forward the Approval of pre-enrolment documents to the traveller.
It is mandatory that all documents listed below are presented at the airport in Ivory Coast in order for the visa to be issued:- Approval of pre-enrolment
- Original receipt of payment of visa fee
- Original UK Business Introduction Letter
- Original yellow fever certificate
- Copy of passport information pages including pages with photo and address
- Proof of onward/return flights
- Proof of hotel booking/accommodation certificate
Passport
A clear colour photocopy of the information page(s) from the applicant's passport
Proof of Travel Arrangements
Details of travel arrangements. These must be provided as:
- A copy of the hotel confirmation showing applicant's name
- A copy of the flight confirmation showing onward/return travel
Pre-Enrolment Questionnaire
One fully completed Ivory Coast Pre-Enrolment Questionnaire which can be found within the VisaCentral Application Pack
VisaCentral Order Confirmation
Provide the VisaCentral Order Form included in this kit.
Cote D’Ivoire Visa FAQ
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When is the best time to apply for my Cote D’Ivoire visa?
The best time to apply for your Cote D’Ivoire visa is 1-2 months before your travel date. However, if you are running short on time, we may be able to process your visa on a faster service at the Embassy’s discretion. -
Do I have to send you my passport to get a Cote D’Ivoire visa? Is it safe to send a passport?
Yes. You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Cote D’Ivoire visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa request cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application by a secure method, such as a guaranteed postal service or courier.