From application to arrival
Prepare your information, use the official application channel and check the issued document.
Prepare your application
Apply before travel. Approved applicants complete biometric enrollment and receive the visa at Abidjan airport.
Submit through the official channel
Use Côte d’Ivoire SNEDAI e-visa service. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Government charges and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final fee.
Government fees
- Multiple entries
- EUR 73
Details that can change your plans
Leave time for document checks
Processing can exceed two working days. Wait for approved pre-enrollment before boarding.
Official guidanceAttend biometric enrollment at Abidjan airport
Every applicant must attend, including children. Children under 12 are exempt from fingerprints, but must still be present.
Official guidanceCheck the stay allowed on your issued e-visa
SNEDAI describes its e-visa as a three-month, multiple-entry visa, but does not separately state how many days each visit permits. Visa validity and permitted stay are different limits. Confirm the stay allowance and dates on your issued visa before finalizing your return travel.
Official guidanceCôte d'Ivoire at a glance
- Capital
- Yamoussoukro
- Currency
- XOF
- Calling code
- +225
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Liechtenstein need a visa for Côte d'Ivoire?
For tourism in Côte d'Ivoire, travelers using an ordinary passport from Liechtenstein should arrange an eVisa before travel. Apply before travel. Approved applicants complete biometric enrollment and receive the visa at Abidjan airport.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after arrival.
How much is the government fee?
EUR 73 for multiple entries (online application). Check the official payment page for exemptions and any additional charges.
How long can I stay in Côte d'Ivoire with a visitor visa?
SNEDAI describes its e-visa as a three-month, multiple-entry visa, but does not separately state how many days each visit permits. Visa validity and permitted stay are different limits. Confirm the stay allowance and dates on your issued visa before finalizing your return travel.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open Côte d’Ivoire SNEDAI e-visa service
Apply before travel. Approved applicants complete biometric enrollment and receive the visa at Abidjan airport.
Côte d’Ivoire official travel formalities
Read the official visitor conditions and contact the responsible authority about your circumstances.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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