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Do Indonesia passport holders need a visa to visit CI?

Indonesian ordinary passport holders need a visa for Côte d'Ivoire, but can use the official online eVisa: apply and pay (~EUR 73) on the SNEDAI portal, receive pre-approval (issued within about 48 hours), then collect the biometric visa on arrival at Abidjan's Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport. Indonesia is not on Côte d'Ivoire's visa-exempt list, so do not travel without the eVisa pre-approval. Côte d'Ivoire is not visa-free for Indonesian (ID) ordinary passport holders and is not part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply. Indonesia does not appear on Côte d'Ivoire's visa-exemption list (which mainly covers ECOWAS members plus a small set of nations such as Singapore, the Philippines, Morocco, Mauritania, Rwanda, Seychelles and Tunisia). The practical route for tourists is the official electronic visa (eVisa) operated by SNEDAI, the government-designated provider. The process is two-stage: the traveler completes the application and pays online (fee around EUR 73 including bank charges) at least 48 hours before departure, receives an emailed pre-authorization to print, and then has the biometric visa physically issued on arrival at Abidjan Port-Bouët / Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport. The eVisa requires entry through Abidjan airport; land or other-airport entries are not covered by the eVisa and would require an embassy-issued visa. Required supporting items typically include a passport valid at least six months, a passport photo, return/onward ticket, proof of accommodation or an invitation, a valid payment card, and a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory for entry). The pre-approval is generally valid for 90 days from issue and the resulting stay is short-stay tourism. As always, conditions can change, so applicants should confirm on the SNEDAI portal before booking.
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
Electronic visa (eVisa) with biometric pickup on arrival at Abidjan airport
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days
per entry
Entries
Single entry (standard eVisa)
from issue date
Visa fee
Approx. EUR 73 (including bank charges)
consular fee only
Processing time
Apply at least 48 hours before departure; pre-approval typically within ~48 hours
standard track
Validity
Pre-authorization valid 90 days from issue
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm eligibility and documents
Verify your Indonesian ordinary passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond travel and that you will enter Côte d'Ivoire through Abidjan's Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport, which the eVisa requires.
· Passport 6+ months· Abidjan airport entry only
/02
Get a yellow fever vaccination
Obtain the yellow fever vaccine and carry the international vaccination certificate; it is mandatory for entry into Côte d'Ivoire.
· Mandatory· Carry certificate
/03
Apply online via SNEDAI
Complete the application on the official SNEDAI eVisa portal (snedai.com/e-visa). Embassies do not enroll eVisa applicants.
· Official portal· snedai.com
/04
Upload documents and pay the fee
Provide passport bio page, photo, return/onward ticket and accommodation/invitation details, then pay the ~EUR 73 fee with a valid card at least 48 hours before departure.
· ~EUR 73· Card payment
/05
Receive and print the pre-authorization
Wait for the email pre-approval (generally within about 48 hours) and print it to present at the airport.
· ~48h· Print confirmation
/06
Collect biometric visa on arrival
At Abidjan airport, present the printed pre-authorization to have your biometric visa captured and the visa issued for entry.
· Biometrics· On arrival
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 10 complete
Indonesian ordinary passport valid 6+ months with blank pages
required
SNEDAI eVisa pre-authorization (printed copy)
required
Yellow fever international vaccination certificate
required
Recent passport-style photo (digital scan for upload)
required
Return or onward air ticket
required
Proof of accommodation or invitation letter
required
Valid credit/debit card for the online fee
required
Entry through Abidjan Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport
required
Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
recommended
Travel/medical insurance
recommended
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
eVisa fee (incl. bank charges)EUR 73Paid online via SNEDAI portal at application
Yellow fever vaccinationVariesCost depends on clinic in Indonesia; certificate is mandatory
Passport photo / document scansVariesMinor cost for digital photo and scans
Total estimateEUR 73EUR 110incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Embassy/consular visa
Several business days to weeks
Alternative for non-Abidjan entry or if the eVisa is unavailable; apply through an Ivorian diplomatic mission.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Indonesia is not on the visa-exempt list
Côte d'Ivoire's visa exemptions cover ECOWAS states and a limited group of nations; Indonesia is not among them, so a visa is required.
High
/02
eVisa is the standard tourist channel
The government-designated SNEDAI portal lets eligible travelers apply online and collect a biometric visa on arrival at Abidjan.
High
/03
Abidjan airport entry is mandatory for eVisa
The eVisa only authorizes entry through Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport; other entry points require an embassy visa.
Medium
/04
Yellow fever certificate required
Travelers must present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter the country.
High
/05
Not a Schengen country
Côte d'Ivoire is in West Africa; the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply.
Low
/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
Indonesia to Côte d'Ivoire route verified
Confirmed via SNEDAI official portal, Abidjan airport guidance and the Ivory Coast visa policy that Indonesian ordinary passport holders are not visa-exempt and must use the eVisa (apply online, ~EUR 73, biometric pickup at Abidjan airport).
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can Indonesians enter Côte d'Ivoire visa-free?
No. Indonesia is not on Côte d'Ivoire's visa-exemption list, so an Indonesian ordinary passport holder needs a visa, normally the online eVisa.
How much does the Côte d'Ivoire eVisa cost?+
Where do I apply for the eVisa?+
Do I need a yellow fever vaccination?+
Can I enter at any airport or border with the eVisa?+
How early should I apply?+
/11 — Passport tools

Tools for the Indonesia passport

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