Ivory Coast [Cote d'Ivoire]

Travel Tips

All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated, milk is unpasteurised
Dress should always be conservative away from the beach
Check the local political situation before finalising travel plans
American Express and Mastercard are widely accepted (Visa and Diners Club are more limited
There are strong ocean currents and swimming is unsafe

Last updated 1 October 2026

Foreign Representation in South Africa

795 Government Ave, Arcadia, 0083
Telephone: 012 342 6913/4
E-mail: ambaci.pretoria@diplomatie.gouv.ci
Website: afriquedusud.diplomatie.gouv.ci

Public Holidays

January: 1
March: 16, 20
April: 6
May: 1, 14, 25, 27
August: 7, 15, 26
November: 1, 15 - 16
December: 25

Visa Requirements

These three (03) documents must be scanned in JPG/PNG/GIF/PDF format and the maximum size per file must be less than or equal to 1 Mb

Visa Processing Time

48 working hours.

Visa Validity

3 months from the date of approval

Visa Cost

Entry Requirements

Registration receipt showing payment of the visa fee
The approved pre-enrollment document
Passport valid for at least six months
The international certificate of vaccination against yellow fever
Biometric information will be taken at the airport. This is mandatory except for travellers under the age of 12

The visa will be printed at the airport and affixed to the passport

Health / Vaccinations

Yellow Fever, Cholera

South African Representative Abroad

Villa Marc Andre, Rue Monseigneur Rene, Koussi, Cocody President, Abidjan
Telephone:+225 22 44 59 63/ 75 34
E-mail: abidjan.consular@dirco.gov.za
Website: dirco1.azurewebsites.net/Abidjan