Ivory Coast visa requirements for Indians

Travel and visa requirements

Ivorian Visa is not required for Indians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Nationals of India can travel to the Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire) by applying for the Ivorian e-visa and stay there for up to 3 months.
  • To apply for the Ivorian e-visa, visit the Ivorian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' website for your e-visa application procedure.
  • It takes 3 working days for your Ivorian e-visa to be processed and your visa approval will be emailed to you.
  • You are to print out your visa form and take it along with you when you are visiting Ivory Coast.
  • To extend your visa staying period, you should get in touch with the Immigration Department of Ivory Coast. Note: the extension is laced with an extension fee.
  • You are to provide an original international passport that is valid for at least 6 months and you should reserve a minimum of two blanked pages for necessary stampings.
  • Your country's national Identity card is required upon your arrival at the Ivorian airport.
  • Proof of hotel reservation or any other means of your accommodation in Cote D'Ivoire.
  • Sufficient funds that will cater to all your expenses throughout your time in Ivory Coast should be made available before you embark on your journey.
  • Airport tax is levied on all passengers and the payment should be made at the Airport of departure.
  • The standard time zone of Ivory Coast is the Greenwich Mean Time, which is (GMT+0). This placed India to be 5 hours, 30 minutes ahead of Ivory Coast. 
  • Estimated flight's time from Delhi, India to Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast is 15 hours, 5 minutes.
  • Ethiopian, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Tunisair, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Kenya Airways, etc... are the airlines flying to Ivory Coast.
  • The telephone line of Ivory Coast is (+225) available for both national and international communications.
  • Banks do not operate on weekends(Saturdays and Sundays) in Ivory Coast.
  • The local official currency of Ivory Coast is CFA Franc (XOF). 
  • There is no restriction placed on the amount of CFA you have with you and Euro(foreign currency). Any other currency is to be declared.
  • Your baggage will be cleared at the international airport of your final destination in Ivory Coast.
  • Pets must be accompanied by a good health certificate and rabies vaccination.
  • The official language spoken in Ivory Coast is French. Other languages spoken in the country are Senoufo, Baoule, Betie, Attie, Yacouba, Agni and Dioula(which is the market language).
  • The capital city of Cote D'Ivoire is Yamoussoukro, while Abidjan is its economic and financial hub.
  • Train, buses, taxis and bush taxis are the mode of transportation in Ivory Coast.
  • The population of Ivory Coast is over 23 million people as of 2019.
  • Religion in Ivory Coast encompasses: Christianity, Islam, and traditional religions. Christianity is practiced by 52% of its population, while 25% exercised Islam and the remaining population is engaged in the traditional religions.
  • Tourist sights to visit when you travel for tourism in Cote D'Ivoire are Tai National Park, Grand-Bassam's Beaches and National Museum of Costume, Yamoussoukro and Abidjan.
  • Delicacies you will enjoy in Ivory Coast are kedjenou, vegetable, cooking banana, fufu, Alloco, etc.
  • Power plug types are type C and E. the plug C has two round pins, while plug E has two round pins a whole for the socket's male earthing pin. 
  • Ivory Coast voltage supply is 220 Volt and 50 Hz.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cote D'Ivoire known for?

Cote D'Ivoire is well known for its stable economy in the West African region. The country is also known for its religious and ethnic harmony.

As an India nationals, do I need a visa to visit Ivory Coast?

Yes. You are to apply for the Ivorian e-visa to visit Ivory Coast.

What are the Ivorian religions comprise of?

Religion in Ivory Coast encompasses: Christianity, Islam, and traditional religions. Christianity is practiced by 52% of its population, while 25% exercised Islam and the remaining population is engaged in the traditional religions.

What is the Ivorian standard time zone?

The standard time zone of Ivory Coast is the Greenwich Mean Time, which is (GMT+0). This placed India to be 5 hours, 30 minutes ahead of Ivory Coast.