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Israel to Côte d'Ivoire visa requirements

Israeli ordinary passport holders need an e-visa to visit Côte d'Ivoire. Apply online via the official SNEDAI portal before departure, then collect the biometric visa on arrival at Abidjan (Port-Bouët) International Airport. A holder of an ordinary Israeli passport is NOT visa-exempt for Côte d'Ivoire. Côte d'Ivoire's visa-waiver list covers ECOWAS member states and a short list of other nations (Morocco, Tunisia, Singapore, Philippines, Seychelles, Rwanda, etc.) — Israel is not among them. Only Israeli diplomatic or service passport holders enjoy a visa exemption; ordinary tourists do not. The correct channel is the official e-visa operated by SNEDAI. The traveler completes an online pre-enrollment and pays the fee (EUR 73) at least 48 hours — and the FCDO advises up to 10 working days — before departure. After approval the applicant receives an electronic pre-enrollment confirmation, then completes biometric enrollment (fingerprints and photo) and collects the printed biometric visa on arrival. Crucially, the e-visa is only valid for entry through Abidjan (Félix-Houphouët-Boigny / Port-Bouët) International Airport; travelers entering by land (from Ghana, Mali, Liberia, etc.) must obtain a paper visa from an Ivorian embassy in advance. A passport valid at least 6 months with a blank page is required, and an International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever is mandatory for all travelers aged 9 months and over (administered at least 10 days before arrival). Côte d'Ivoire is in West Africa and is not part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS 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.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
e-Visa (online pre-enrollment + biometric visa issued on arrival at Abidjan airport)
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days
per entry
Entries
Single entry
from issue date
Visa fee
EUR 73 (paid online during pre-enrollment)
consular fee only
Processing time
Issued within 48 hours; FCDO advises applying at least 10 working days before travel
standard track
Validity
Valid for travel within 3 months of issue; 90-day permitted stay
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm you must use the e-visa channel
Ordinary Israeli passport holders are not visa-exempt. The e-visa is valid only for arrival at Abidjan airport; if entering by land, get a paper visa from an Ivorian embassy instead.
· Arrival airport: Abidjan (Port-Bouët / FHB)
/02
Get vaccinated for yellow fever
Obtain a yellow fever vaccination and International Certificate of Vaccination at least 10 days before arrival. It is mandatory and checked on entry.
· Required for ages 9 months+· Administer ≥10 days before arrival
/03
Apply online via the official SNEDAI portal
Complete the pre-enrollment form at snedai.com/e-visa, upload your passport bio page and photo, and provide travel and accommodation details.
· Official portal: snedai.com/e-visa
/04
Pay the e-visa fee and submit
Pay the EUR 73 fee online. Submit the application at least 48 hours (ideally 10 working days) before departure.
· Fee: EUR 73
/05
Receive the approved pre-enrollment confirmation
Approval is typically issued within 48 hours. Download and print the 'Approved Pre-enrollment' document to present at the airport.
· Processing: ~48 hours
/06
Collect the biometric visa on arrival in Abidjan
At Abidjan airport, present your passport and pre-enrollment confirmation. Complete biometric enrollment (fingerprints and photo); the visa is then printed into your passport.
· Biometric enrollment on arrival
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items
Personalized checklist
Israel -> Côte d'Ivoire · e-Visa (online pre-enrollment + biometric visa issued on arrival at Abidjan airport)
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RequiredIsraeli passport valid at least 6 months beyond arrival with a blank page
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredApproved e-visa pre-enrollment confirmation (printed)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredInternational Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredProof of payment of the EUR 73 e-visa fee
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredPassport-style digital photo for online application
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
required
RequiredConfirmed return/onward flight ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RecommendedProof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
RequiredArrival routed through Abidjan (Port-Bouët) International Airport
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the stay
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
recommended
RecommendedTravel/medical insurance covering the trip
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RequiredOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates
Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.
Official sourcesVisa policy of Côte d'Ivoire — WikipediaAbidjan Airport — Visas and entry conditionsSNEDAI — Official Côte d'Ivoire e-Visa portal
Application link included: Visa policy of Côte d'Ivoire — Wikipedia
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
e-Visa feeEUR 73Paid online during SNEDAI pre-enrollment; covers the biometric visa issued on arrival
Yellow fever vaccinationVaries (approx. ILS 300–500)Cost at an authorized travel clinic in Israel; certificate mandatory for entry
Embassy paper visa (land-entry alternative)Varies by consulateOnly needed if entering by land instead of via Abidjan airport
Total estimateEUR 73 — EUR 73 + vaccination/clinic costsincl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard online e-visa (SNEDAI)
Approved within ~48 hours
Apply online and pay EUR 73; FCDO advises submitting at least 10 working days before travel to allow margin.
Embassy paper visa
Several business days
For travelers entering by land or who cannot use the airport e-visa channel; apply at an Ivorian diplomatic mission.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Israel is not on the visa-exempt list
Côte d'Ivoire waives visas for ECOWAS states and a short list of others (Morocco, Tunisia, Singapore, Philippines, etc.); Israel is not included for ordinary passports.
High
/02
Only diplomatic/service passports are exempt
Israeli diplomatic or service passport holders are visa-exempt, but ordinary tourist passport holders are not.
Medium
/03
e-Visa must be collected at Abidjan airport
The online e-visa is only valid for entry via Abidjan airport; land arrivals need a paper visa from an embassy.
Medium
/04
Yellow fever certificate is mandatory
An International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever is required for entry for all travelers aged 9 months and over.
High
/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
Israel to Côte d'Ivoire route verified
Confirmed via Wikipedia visa policy, Abidjan Airport, SNEDAI and UK FCDO that ordinary Israeli passport holders require an e-visa (issued biometrically on arrival at Abidjan); only diplomatic/service passports are exempt. Yellow fever certificate mandatory.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can Israeli citizens enter Côte d'Ivoire without a visa?—
No. Ordinary Israeli passport holders are not visa-exempt. They must obtain an e-visa online (collected on arrival at Abidjan airport). Only Israeli diplomatic or service passport holders are exempt.
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