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Netherlands to Côte d'Ivoire visa requirements

Dutch passport holders need an e-Visa to visit Côte d'Ivoire. You apply and pay online via the official SNEDAI portal at least 48 hours before departure, then collect the biometric visa on arrival at Abidjan's Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport. The standard e-Visa is a single-entry, 90-day-validity tourist visa costing EUR 73. A Netherlands ordinary passport holder is NOT visa-exempt for Côte d'Ivoire and must obtain a visa for tourism. The standard route is the official e-Visa, operated by SNEDAI. The process is a hybrid: you complete an online pre-enrollment and pay the EUR 73 fee at snedai.com/e-visa at least 48 hours before your flight, receive an emailed confirmation, then have your biometric visa issued and pasted into your passport on arrival at Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (Port Bouët) in Abidjan. The e-Visa is single entry, valid for a stay of up to 90 days, and is only accepted at Abidjan international airport - travelers arriving by land or at other entry points must obtain a visa from an Ivorian diplomatic mission in advance instead. Passports must be valid for at least six months with at least two blank pages. Côte d'Ivoire is not in the Schengen area, so Schengen 90/180 rules and ETIAS do not apply. As of 2026-06-03, the Netherlands remains outside the (mostly ECOWAS) list of visa-exempt nationalities, so the e-Visa verdict stands.
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 (single entry, 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
consular fee only
Processing time
Apply at least 48 hours before departure
standard track
Validity
e-Visa authorization valid 90 days; passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm eligibility and arrival point
Verify you will arrive by air at Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (Port Bouët) in Abidjan. The e-Visa is only valid there; land borders and other airports require a visa obtained in advance from an Ivorian embassy.
· Air arrival only· Abidjan FHB airport
/02
Prepare your documents
Scan your passport bio page (valid 6+ months, 2 blank pages), a recent passport-style photo, your round-trip flight booking, and proof of accommodation or a hotel reservation. Have a credit/debit card ready for payment.
· Passport scan· Photo· Flight + hotel booking
/03
Complete the online pre-enrollment
Go to the official portal at snedai.com/e-visa and fill in the pre-enrollment form with your personal, passport and travel details. Use only this official site - third-party lookalike sites are not authorized.
· snedai.com/e-visa· Official site only
/04
Pay the e-Visa fee
Pay the EUR 73 fee by credit card to submit the application. Do this at least 48 hours (recommended 2 weeks) before your departure.
· EUR 73· 48h minimum
/05
Receive and print your confirmation
You will get an email confirmation/authorization once approved. Print it and carry it with you for travel and check-in.
· Print confirmation· Carry on travel
/06
Collect your biometric visa on arrival
On landing in Abidjan, go to the e-Visa counter, present your printed confirmation and passport, give fingerprints, and the agent will issue and paste the biometric visa into your passport.
· Biometric capture· Visa issued at airport
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items
Personalized checklist
Netherlands -> Côte d'Ivoire · e-Visa (single entry, biometric visa issued on arrival at Abidjan airport)
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RequiredPassport valid at least 6 months beyond arrival with 2+ blank pages
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredCompleted online pre-enrollment at snedai.com/e-visa
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredEUR 73 e-Visa fee paid by card
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredPrinted e-Visa confirmation email
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredRecent passport-style digital photo
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
required
RequiredConfirmed round-trip flight booking
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredProof of accommodation / hotel reservation
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RequiredArrival by air at Abidjan FHB International Airport
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredYellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory for entry)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RecommendedApplied at least 48 hours (ideally 2 weeks) before departure
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 sourcesSNEDAI - Official Côte d'Ivoire e-Visa portalFélix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport - Visa & entry conditionsWikipedia - Visa policy of Ivory Coast
Application link included: SNEDAI - Official Côte d'Ivoire e-Visa portal
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
e-Visa feeEUR 73Paid online to SNEDAI; covers biometric visa issued at Abidjan airport
Embassy single-entry visa (alternative)Approx. EUR 70-90If arriving by land or at a non-Abidjan airport; obtained from an Ivorian diplomatic mission
Yellow fever vaccinationApprox. EUR 40-70Mandatory certificate; cost varies by clinic in the Netherlands
Total estimateEUR 73 — EUR 145incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard e-Visa
Apply at least 48 hours before departure
Online pre-enrollment and payment via SNEDAI; biometric visa issued on arrival at Abidjan airport.
Early application
About 2 weeks before travel
Recommended buffer to avoid issues; allows time to resolve any application problems before flying.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Netherlands is not visa-exempt
Côte d'Ivoire waives visas mainly for ECOWAS and a limited set of nationalities; Dutch citizens are not included and need a visa.
High
/02
E-Visa is the standard tourist route
For air arrivals at Abidjan, the official SNEDAI e-Visa is the designated and most convenient option.
High
/03
Entry point restriction
The e-Visa is only valid at Abidjan FHB airport; arriving elsewhere requires a pre-issued embassy visa.
Medium
/04
Health entry requirement
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory and can delay travelers who overlook it.
Medium
/05
Documentation gaps
Missing accommodation proof, return ticket, or valid passport pages can cause application rejection.
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
Netherlands to Côte d'Ivoire route verified
Confirmed via SNEDAI official portal, Abidjan airport authority, and Wikipedia visa policy that Dutch ordinary passport holders need an e-Visa (EUR 73, single entry, 90-day stay) issued biometrically on arrival at Abidjan FHB airport.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Côte d'Ivoire?—
Yes. Netherlands ordinary passport holders are not visa-exempt and must obtain an e-Visa (for air arrivals at Abidjan) or an embassy visa before travel.
Is the e-Visa a true online visa or visa-on-arrival?+
How much does the e-Visa cost?+
How long can I stay and how many entries?+
Where is the e-Visa valid for entry?+
Do I need any vaccinations?+
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