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Do Brazil passport holders need a visa to visit CI?

Yes, a Brazilian ordinary passport holder needs a visa for Côte d'Ivoire, obtained as an e-visa. You apply and pay EUR 73 online at the official SNEDAI portal at least 48 hours before travel, then complete biometric enrollment and collect the printed visa on arrival at Abidjan (Port-Bouët) Airport. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory. Brazilian ordinary (regular) passport holders are NOT visa-exempt for Côte d'Ivoire; only Brazilian diplomatic and service passport holders are exempt. Ordinary travelers must use the country's e-visa system operated by SNEDAI. The process has two stages: (1) complete the online application and pay the EUR 73 fee at snedai.com/e-visa at least 48 hours before departure, receiving a pre-authorization by email; (2) on arrival at Abidjan Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (Port-Bouët), proceed to the "Visa Airport" area for biometric enrollment (fingerprints and photo), after which the biometric visa is printed and delivered immediately. The e-visa is a single-entry visa valid for 90 days with a typical authorized stay of up to 90 days for tourism. A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is a strict entry requirement for all travelers, and the passport must be valid for at least 6 months. Côte d'Ivoire is in West Africa and is NOT part of the Schengen area, so Schengen 90/180 and ETIAS rules do not apply.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
e-Visa (single entry, biometric, issued on arrival via online pre-enrollment)
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days
per entry
Entries
Single entry
from issue date
Visa fee
EUR 73
consular fee only
Processing time
Apply at least 48 hours before departure; pre-authorization typically issued within 48 hours
standard track
Validity
90 days from issue
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm eligibility and prepare documents
Verify your Brazilian ordinary passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival with blank pages. Get a yellow fever vaccination at least 10 days before travel and keep the international certificate (yellow card).
· Passport 6+ months· Yellow fever certificate
/02
Apply online at the official SNEDAI portal
Go to snedai.com/e-visa and complete the application form. Upload a scanned passport photo and a copy of your passport bio page. Do this at least 48 hours before departure.
· snedai.com/e-visa· 48 hours minimum
/03
Pay the e-visa fee
Pay the EUR 73 fee online by credit card to complete the pre-enrollment. Keep the payment receipt.
· EUR 73· Credit card
/04
Receive and print the pre-authorization
You will receive the pre-authorization (pre-enrollment confirmation) by email. Print it to present on arrival.
· Email confirmation· Print copy
/05
Complete biometric enrollment on arrival
At Abidjan (Port-Bouët) Airport, go to the 'Visa Airport' area with your printed pre-authorization. Officers capture your fingerprints and photo.
· Abidjan airport· Biometrics
/06
Collect your biometric visa
After enrollment, the biometric visa is printed and delivered to you immediately, allowing entry for your authorized stay.
· Visa printed on site
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 10 complete
Brazilian ordinary passport valid 6+ months with blank pages
required
Completed SNEDAI online e-visa application
required
EUR 73 e-visa fee paid online by credit card
required
Printed pre-authorization / pre-enrollment confirmation email
required
Yellow fever vaccination certificate (yellow card)
required
Recent passport-style digital photo
required
Scanned copy of passport bio page
required
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation)
recommended
Return or onward flight ticket
recommended
Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
recommended
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
e-Visa feeEUR 73Single-entry biometric visa, paid online at snedai.com/e-visa
Yellow fever vaccinationVaries (approx. BRL 0 at public posts / BRL 200-400 private)Free at Brazilian public health posts (SUS); cost varies at private clinics
Airport biometric enrollmentIncludedCovered by the e-visa fee; no separate charge on arrival
Total estimateEUR 73 — EUR 73 + approx. BRL 400 (vaccination)incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard e-visa (online pre-enrollment)
Apply at least 48 hours before departure; pre-authorization usually within 48 hours
Official SNEDAI process: pay online, receive pre-authorization, collect biometric visa on arrival at Abidjan airport.
Embassy/consulate visa
Several business days to weeks
Traditional sticker visa via an Ivorian diplomatic mission; needed for non-standard visa types or multiple entries.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Brazil ordinary passports are not visa-exempt
Only Brazilian diplomatic and service passport holders are exempt; ordinary tourists must obtain a visa via the e-visa system.
High
/02
Apply at least 48 hours before travel
The SNEDAI portal requires submission and payment at least 48 hours before departure to issue the pre-authorization.
High
/03
Yellow fever certificate is mandatory
Travelers without a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate can be denied entry regardless of visa status.
High
/04
Single entry only via e-visa
The e-visa is single entry; multiple-entry visas require an embassy application.
Medium
/05
Biometric capture required on arrival
The visa is only finalized after fingerprint and photo enrollment at Abidjan airport.
Medium
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30 · major
Brazil to Côte d'Ivoire route verified
Confirmed via official sources that Brazilian ordinary passport holders require a single-entry e-visa (EUR 73) processed through SNEDAI with biometric enrollment on arrival at Abidjan airport; diplomatic/service passports remain visa-exempt.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Brazilians need a visa for Côte d'Ivoire?—
Yes. Holders of ordinary Brazilian passports need a visa, obtained through the official e-visa system. Only diplomatic and service passport holders are visa-exempt.
How much does the Côte d'Ivoire e-visa cost?+
How long can I stay with the e-visa?+
Where do I collect the visa?+
Is a yellow fever vaccination required?+
Is Côte d'Ivoire in the Schengen area?+
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