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Do Finland passport holders need a visa to visit CI?

Finnish passport holders need a visa for Côte d'Ivoire. The standard route for tourism is the e-visa (online pre-enrollment via the official SNEDAI portal), with the visa validated and collected on arrival at Abidjan's Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory. Finland (ordinary passport) is not on Côte d'Ivoire's visa-exemption list, which is limited mainly to ECOWAS members and a short list of bilateral-agreement countries. Finnish tourists must obtain a visa before travel. The most common channel is the e-visa: applicants pre-enroll online through SNEDAI (the government's authorized operator) at snedai.com, pay the fee, upload documents, and receive an approval to print. The physical visa is then issued/validated on arrival at Abidjan's Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport, which is the only port of entry that accepts the e-visa. The e-visa is a single-entry, 90-day-validity short-stay visa typically processed within 48 hours; applicants are advised to apply at least 1-2 weeks ahead. A valid passport (6+ months) and an international yellow fever vaccination certificate are required. Alternatively, a biometric sticker visa can be obtained in person via an Ivorian diplomatic mission. Côte d'Ivoire is in West Africa and 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 (online pre-enrollment, validated on arrival at Abidjan airport)
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days
per entry
Entries
Single entry
from issue date
Visa fee
EUR 73 (e-visa, non-refundable)
consular fee only
Processing time
Approx. 48 hours; apply 1-2 weeks ahead
standard track
Validity
Visa valid for 90 days from issue
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm passport and yellow fever certificate
Ensure your Finnish passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond entry and that you hold a valid International Certificate of Vaccination against Yellow Fever, which is mandatory for entry.
· Passport 6+ months· Yellow fever mandatory
/02
Start the e-visa pre-enrollment online
Go to the official operator portal snedai.com and begin the e-visa application. Embassies do not process e-visa applications; only the online portal does.
· snedai.com· Official operator
/03
Upload documents and complete the form
Fill in personal and passport details and upload the passport bio page, yellow fever certificate, a passport photo, hotel reservation or invitation, and proof of travel dates.
· Hotel/invitation· Return ticket
/04
Pay the visa fee online
Pay the EUR 73 fee online. The fee is non-refundable, so verify all uploaded documents are complete and correct before submitting.
· EUR 73· Non-refundable
/05
Receive approval and print it
After processing (about 48 hours), you receive an authorization/pre-enrollment confirmation by email. Print it to carry with you.
· ~48 hours· Print confirmation
/06
Collect the visa on arrival at Abidjan airport
Present the printed approval and your documents at Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (Port-Bouët, Abidjan), the only entry point accepting the e-visa, where the visa is issued/validated.
· Abidjan only· On-arrival validation
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 10 complete
Finnish passport valid 6+ months with blank pages
required
International Certificate of Vaccination against Yellow Fever
required
Completed SNEDAI e-visa online pre-enrollment
required
Approval/pre-enrollment confirmation printed
required
Passport-style photo (digital upload)
required
Hotel reservation or letter of invitation
required
Return or onward flight ticket
required
EUR 73 visa fee paid online (non-refundable)
required
Arrival via Abidjan Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport
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 73Paid online via SNEDAI; non-refundable
Embassy biometric sticker visa (alternative)EUR 58Paid online if applying in person at an Ivorian mission
Yellow fever vaccinationApprox. EUR 50-90Cost at a Finnish travel clinic; varies by provider
Total estimateEUR 73EUR 163incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Embassy biometric visa
About 48 hours from enrollment
In-person at an Ivorian diplomatic mission via appointment; useful if entering through a non-Abidjan border.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Finland not on the visa-exemption list
Côte d'Ivoire exempts mainly ECOWAS members and a short list of bilateral-agreement countries; Finland is not included, so a visa is required.
High
/02
E-visa is the standard tourist channel
The government's authorized operator SNEDAI provides online pre-enrollment, making the e-visa the default route for Finnish tourists.
High
/03
Yellow fever certificate is mandatory
Entry requires a valid international yellow fever vaccination certificate regardless of visa type.
High
/04
Only Abidjan airport accepts the e-visa
The e-visa is validated only at Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport; other entry points require an embassy visa.
Medium
/05
Fee is non-refundable
Incomplete or incorrect document uploads cause rejection with no refund, requiring reapplication and another fee.
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
Finland to Côte d'Ivoire route verified
Confirmed e-visa requirement for Finnish ordinary passport holders via SNEDAI official portal; fee EUR 73, 90-day validity, ~48h processing, yellow fever mandatory, Abidjan airport entry. Verified against Ivory Coast visa policy and Ivorian diplomatic mission sources.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can a Finnish citizen enter Côte d'Ivoire without a visa?
No. Finland is not on the visa-exemption list. Finnish ordinary passport holders must obtain a visa, normally the e-visa applied for online before travel.
How do I apply for the Côte d'Ivoire e-visa?+
Is the yellow fever vaccination required?+
Where can I enter Côte d'Ivoire with an e-visa?+
How long can I stay and is it single or multiple entry?+
Does the Schengen 90/180 rule or ETIAS apply?+
/11 — Passport tools

Tools for the Finland passport

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