South Africa passport → Côte d'Ivoire
Do South African citizens need a visa for Côte d'Ivoire?
South African passport holders need an eVisa for Côte d'Ivoire. You apply and pay online before you travel.
Heads-up: some sources list this route as eTA (90 days).
What this means for your trip
- Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
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Côte d'Ivoire at a glance
- Capital
- Yamoussoukro
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Languages
- French
- Calling code
- +225
- Region
- Western Africa
Côte d'Ivoire for other passports
- South AfricaeVisa
IndiaeVisa
United StateseVisa
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa-free90 days
PhilippinesVisa-free90 days
Nearby in Western Africa for South African passport holders
BeninVisa-free90 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
GhanaVisa-free90 days
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival30 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
SenegalVisa on arrival30 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival90 days
Burkina FasoeVisa
Common questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Côte d'Ivoire?
South African passport holders need an eVisa for Côte d'Ivoire. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can South African citizens stay in Côte d'Ivoire?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can South African citizens get a visa on arrival in Côte d'Ivoire?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can South African citizens visit without a visa?
93 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Africa passport ranks #47 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.