Ivory Coast
All Visa Pathways(17 visas)
Ivory CoastBusiness Visa (Visa d'Affaires)
Short-stay visa for business meetings, negotiations, trade fairs, and commercial visits, valid up to 90 days without permitting formal employment.
Ivory CoastDiplomatic Visa (Visa Diplomatique)
Fee-exempt visa for holders of diplomatic passports on official government duties, requiring a note verbale from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Ivory CoastExpatriate Work Contract Visa (Visa de Contrat de Travail Expatrié)
Visa for expatriate employees transferred by their employer to Côte d'Ivoire, with validity tied to the duration of the work contract.
Ivory CoastFamily & Private Visit Visa (Visa de Visite Privée)
Visa for visiting family members, friends, or dependents of Ivorian citizens or foreign residents, requiring a legalized invitation letter from an Ivorian town hall.
Ivory CoastHealth and Social Affairs Visa (Visa Médical/Social)
Humanitarian visa for patients and their caregivers seeking medical treatment or engaging in social welfare missions in Côte d'Ivoire, valid for 90 days.
Ivory CoastLong-Stay Work Visa (Visa de Travail)
Entry visa for foreign nationals with a confirmed job offer for employment exceeding 90 days, valid up to one year and renewable, issued alongside a work permit.
Ivory CoastMedical Visa (Visa Médical)
Long-stay visa permitting foreign nationals to enter Côte d'Ivoire for medical treatment, valid for the duration of the treatment course.
Ivory CoastMerchant Residence Card (Carte de Résident - Commerçant)
Residence permit for foreign merchants and business owners operating in Côte d'Ivoire, requiring commerce registry registration and proof of business activity.
Ivory CoastOfficial Visa (Visa de Service/Officiel)
Diplomatic entry authorization for government officials, mission staff, and international organization representatives conducting official state business in Côte d'Ivoire.
Ivory CoastResidence Card for Dependents (Carte de Résident - Conjoint/Enfant)
Family reunification residence card for spouses and minor children of foreign residents in Côte d'Ivoire, mirroring the primary holder's permit validity.
Ivory CoastResidence Card for Religious Personnel (Carte de Résident - Religieux)
Renewable one-year residence card for foreign clergy and religious personnel assigned to a recognized religious organization in Côte d'Ivoire.
Ivory CoastResidence Card for Workers (Carte de Résident - Travailleur)
Renewable one-year residence card for foreign professionals with a formal job offer in Côte d'Ivoire, tied to the duration of their employment contract.
Ivory CoastStudent & Research Visa (Visa d'Études et de Recherche)
Long-stay visa for foreign students enrolled at Ivorian universities or researchers conducting academic work, requiring proof of enrollment and financial support.
Ivory CoastStudent Residence Permit (Titre de Séjour Étudiant)
Long-term residence permit for foreign students and pupils enrolled in Ivorian educational institutions, valid for the duration of their academic program.
Ivory CoastTourist e-Visa (Visa Touristique)
Short-stay electronic visa for tourism, sightseeing, and recreational travel, valid for 90 days with multiple entries, applied online via SNEDAI.
Ivory CoastTransit Visa (Visa de Transit)
Short-duration visa for travelers passing through Côte d'Ivoire en route to another destination, permitting brief airport or land-crossing stopovers.
Ivory CoastVC — Courtesy Visa (Visa de Courtoisie)
Complimentary visa extended to foreign officials, dignitaries, and distinguished visitors as a diplomatic courtesy by the Ivorian government.