United States passport → Côte d'Ivoire

Do American citizens need a visa for Côte d'Ivoire?

eVisa (apply online)

American 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

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Côte d'Ivoire for other passports

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 American passport holders

Cabo VerdeVisa-free30 days
SenegalVisa-free90 days
GambiaVisa on arrival30 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival90 days
BenineVisa
GhanaeVisa
GuineaeVisa90 days

Common questions

Do American citizens need a visa for Côte d'Ivoire?

American passport holders need an eVisa for Côte d'Ivoire. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can American citizens stay in Côte d'Ivoire?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can American citizens get a visa on arrival in Côte d'Ivoire?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can American citizens visit without a visa?

152 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The United States passport ranks #12 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.