Ivory Coast
About
| The region that is now Côte d’Ivoire was at the centre of several major African trade routes, Yamoussoukro is about 230km (143 miles) north of Abidjan. Discover the town's lively market, the Palace and Plantations of the President and the Mosque. The former capital and largest city, Abidjan, is dominated by the Plateau, the central commercial district. The older, more traditional heart of the city is Treichville, home of many bars, restaurants and nightclubs as well as the colourful central market. There is a very good museum, the Ifon Museum, as well as the National Museum containing historic artefacts, statues and ivory The nearby waterfalls are a popular attraction, as are climbs to the peak of Mount Tonkoui and visits to the villages of Biankouma and Gouessesso, 55km Spot African wildlife. The national parks are largely inaccessible for visitors without their own vehicles. |
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| Capital: | Yamoussoukro (ASK) |
| Currency: | West African CFA Franc (XOF) |
| Language: | French, 60 local dialects. |
| Dialling code from SA: | + 225 |
| Time Zones: | No UTC / GMT offset (2 hours behind South Africa) |
| Public Holidays: |
Jan 1; Mar 27, 31; Apr 21; May 1, 29; Jun 7, 9; Aug 7, 15; Sep 5; Nov 1, 15; Dec 25 |
| Side of the Road: | Right. |
| Best Time to go: | November - February |
| Plugs: | 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Round two-pin plugs are standard. |
| Drinking Water: | All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Milk is unpasteurised. |
| Health: | There are adequate and well-equipped medical facilities, however visitors are required to pay for these services. Comprehensive health insurance is recommended. |
| Customs: | Dress should always be conservative away from the beach. |
| Local Offences / Laws: | It is illegal to photograph military or government installations. Homosexuality is illegal. |
| Travel Tips / Warnings: | Check the local political situation before finalising travel plans. Personal security is recommended. American Express and Mastercard are widely accepted (Visa and Diners Club are more limited). There are strong ocean currents and swimming is unsafe. |
| Duty Free: | The following goods may be imported into the Ivory Coast by passengers over 15 years of age without incurring customs duty: • 200 cigarettes or 25 cigars or 250g of tobacco or 100 cigarillos. • 1 bottle of wine. • 1 bottle of spirits. • 500ml of eau de toilette. • 250ml of perfume. |
Issuing Authorities
Embassy of the Ivory Coast
795 Government Ave, Arcadia, 0083
Tel: 012 342 6913/4
E-mail:ambaci.pretoria@diplomatie.gouv.ci
Web: afriquedusud.diplomatie.gouv.ci
Visa Requirements
Visas are required by South African passport holders.
VISA REQUIREMENTS:
Visa applications are made online at: snedai.com/e-visa/
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.
1. Bio page of passport
2. Round trip air ticket
3. Invitation letter or proof of accommodation.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
1. Registration receipt showing payment of the visa fee
2. The approved pre-enrollment document
3. Passport valid for at least six months
4. The international certificate of vaccination against yellow fever.
5. 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.
Visa Processing Time
48 working hours.
Visa Validity
3 months from the date of approval.
Visa Cost
EUR 73, payable via mastercard or visa on the online portal.
Receipt of payment must be printed.
SA Representative
South African Embassy
Villa Marc Andre, Rue Monseigneur Rene, Koussi, Cocody President, Abidjan
Tel:+225 22 44 59 63/ 75 34
E-mail: abidjan.consular@dirco.gov.za
Web: dirco1.azurewebsites.net/Abidjan
Travel Health
| Compulsory: | Yellow Fever, Cholera |
| Recommended: | Hepatitis A & B, Meningitis, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio |
| Malaria Risk |
