Planning a trip? One of the first things you will need is a Ivory Coast travel visa. Whether you are visiting for a holiday, business, or to see family and friends, understanding the visa application process is important.
Luckily for Indians the process is straightforward and simple.
Type of visa:
Ivory Coast also known as Côte d’Ivoire offers E-visa to most countries. This electronic visa is issued beforehand unlike a visa- on-arrival that needs to be stamped on your passport once you arrive.
Application Process:
- Start off by clicking this link that will redirect you to the page where you can start your Ivory Coast travel visa application.
- Fill out all your personal details, passport details and contact details.
- Upload all the necessary documents
- Pay the application fees of 73 EUR approx. This fee is non-refundable.
- After submitting your application will take up to 48 hours to process.
- If your visa is approved you will receive it on your email from where you can print it out and carry it with you while travelling to the Ivory Coast.
Important things to know:
- This e-visa is only for those who enter the Ivory Coast through Abidjan Port Bouet Airport also known as Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport.
- Once you enter the airport submit this “pre-enrolment” document and your visa will be printed and delivered to you right away.
- A biometric enrolment is compulsory for each applicant once you’ve arrived at the airport.
Required Documents:
- Passport that is valid for at least 6 months after date of arrival
- Completed visa application
- Confirmed travel tickets
- Proof of accommodation
Validity of visa:
The eVisa for Ivory Coast is a multi-entry visa which allows travellers to enter and travel to Ivory Coast for up to 90 days.
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