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Côte d'Ivoire entry requirements
What you need to enter Côte d'Ivoire: visa rules by passport, vaccines, arrival airports and practical details for your trip.
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the official portal before you book.
Visa rules by passport
| Passports | Entry | Fee | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 14 passports we cover | eVisa | See portal | Up to 3 months |
Most EU passports: Pre-enrol online; the visa is issued on arrival at Abidjan (Port Bouët) airport.
Detailed guide for your passport
Health and vaccines
Yellow fever. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all arriving travellers (usually from 9 months or 1 year of age).
Malaria. Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
Routine vaccines should be up to date. Travel clinics commonly also discuss hepatitis A, typhoid and, for longer rural stays, rabies. Book 6 to 8 weeks before departure.
Practical details
- Capital
- Yamoussoukro
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Languages
- French
- Plug types
- C, E
- Best time
- November to March
- Main airports
- Abidjan (ABJ)
Highlights of Côte d'Ivoire
- Grand-Bassam old town
- Basilica of Our Lady of Peace
- Taï National Park
Frequently asked questions
Do EU citizens need a visa for Côte d'Ivoire?
Yes. Most EU passport holders need a visa (evisa).
Is a yellow fever vaccination required for Côte d'Ivoire?
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all arriving travellers (usually from 9 months or 1 year of age).
Is there malaria in Côte d'Ivoire?
Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
What is the best time to visit Côte d'Ivoire?
November to March is generally the best time to visit.
What currency is used in Côte d'Ivoire?
The currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF). Cards work in cities and larger hotels; carry some cash for markets and rural areas.
Sources
- Official Côte d'Ivoire visa portal
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
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