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United States to Côte d'Ivoire visa requirements

US passport holders need an eVisa for Côte d'Ivoire. You must pre-enroll online at the official SNEDAI portal (snedai.com) before you fly, pay 73 EUR, and then collect the visa sticker on arrival at Abidjan Félix Houphouët-Boigny Airport. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory. There is no visa-free or pure visa-on-arrival channel for US citizens visiting Côte d'Ivoire. Côte d'Ivoire operates an "Airport e-Visa" scheme administered by SNEDAI (the official concessionaire) via snedai.com. Travelers complete an online pre-enrollment, upload their passport bio page, a round-trip flight reservation and proof of accommodation or a letter of invitation, and pay a fee of 73 EUR. Approval (issued by the Direction de la Surveillance du Territoire) typically arrives within about 48 hours; applicants are advised to apply at least 5 business days before departure. The approved pre-enrollment is presented at Abidjan Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (Port-Bouët), where the physical visa is delivered. The e-Visa is valid for 90 days from issuance with multiple entries, and entry under this scheme is restricted to Abidjan airport. A passport valid at least 6 months with one blank page and a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate are required for all travelers over 9 months of age. 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 REQUIREDTOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
eVisa (online pre-enrollment via SNEDAI, collected on arrival at Abidjan airport)
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days
per entry
Entries
Multiple
from issue date
Visa fee
73 EUR (approx. 47,900 CFA / ~80 USD), bank charges included
consular fee only
Processing time
~48 hours; apply at least 5 business days before travel
standard track
Validity
90 days from date of issuance
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm you need the eVisa
US ordinary passport holders are not visa-exempt for Côte d'Ivoire. Plan to use the official Airport e-Visa scheme; entry under this visa is only through Abidjan Félix Houphouët-Boigny Airport.
· Verdict: eVisa· Entry: Abidjan only
/02
Get a yellow fever vaccination
Proof of yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for entry. Get vaccinated at least 10 days before travel and keep your International Certificate of Vaccination (yellow card).
· Mandatory· 10+ days before travel
/03
Create your pre-enrollment on snedai.com
Go to the official SNEDAI e-visa portal, register, and enter your personal details, travel dates, and contact/accommodation information in Côte d'Ivoire.
· Official portal: snedai.com
/04
Upload documents and pay
Upload your passport bio page, a round-trip flight reservation, and a hotel booking or letter of invitation. Pay the 73 EUR fee online by card and save the receipt.
· Fee: 73 EUR
/05
Receive the approved pre-enrollment
Wait for approval from the Direction de la Surveillance du Territoire (DST), usually within about 48 hours. Print the approved pre-enrollment confirmation and payment receipt.
· ~48 hours· Print confirmation
/06
Collect the visa at Abidjan airport
On arrival at Abidjan airport, present your passport, printed pre-enrollment approval, payment receipt, and yellow fever certificate to receive the physical visa sticker.
· At Port-Bouët airport
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items
Personalized checklist
United States -> Côte d'Ivoire · eVisa (online pre-enrollment via SNEDAI, collected on arrival at Abidjan airport)
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RequiredPassport valid at least 6 months beyond arrival with 1+ blank page
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredApproved SNEDAI e-visa pre-enrollment (printed)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
Required73 EUR visa fee payment receipt
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredYellow fever vaccination certificate (yellow card)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredRound-trip flight reservation / itinerary
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RequiredHotel booking or letter of invitation / accommodation proof
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RequiredPassport-style digital photo for upload
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
required
RequiredArrival routed through Abidjan Félix Houphouët-Boigny 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
RecommendedCopies of passport and visa kept separately
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
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 sourcesU.S. State Department - Côte d'Ivoire International Travel InformationSNEDAI Groupe - Official e-Visa PortalU.S. Embassy in Côte d'Ivoire - Visas
Application link included: SNEDAI Groupe - Official e-Visa Portal
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
e-Visa fee (SNEDAI online)73 EURAll-inclusive online fee (bank charges included); approx. 80 USD
Yellow fever vaccination~50-200 USDCost varies by travel clinic; required for entry
Optional agency/service fee30-100 USDOnly if using a third-party visa service instead of the official portal
Total estimate73 EUR — 73 EUR + ~200 USD (with vaccination)incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard SNEDAI online pre-enrollment
~48 hours (apply 5+ business days ahead)
Official online process; approval issued by the DST, visa delivered on arrival at Abidjan airport.
Embassy/consular visa
Several business days to 2 weeks
Traditional visa from an Ivorian diplomatic mission; useful if entering by land or via a non-Abidjan port.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
No visa-waiver agreement
The US and Côte d'Ivoire have no visa-exemption agreement, so US ordinary passport holders cannot enter visa-free.
High
/02
eVisa is the standard channel
Côte d'Ivoire requires online pre-enrollment via SNEDAI before travel; the visa is then collected on arrival at Abidjan airport.
High
/03
Yellow fever requirement
A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry for all travelers over 9 months of age.
High
/04
Entry port restriction
The Airport e-Visa scheme only permits entry through Abidjan Félix Houphouët-Boigny Airport; other entry points need an embassy visa.
Medium
/05
Document upload requirements
Applicants must provide a flight reservation and accommodation proof or invitation letter at pre-enrollment.
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
United States of America to Côte d'Ivoire route verified
Confirmed eVisa requirement for US ordinary passport holders against US State Department guidance and the official SNEDAI e-visa portal: 73 EUR fee, ~48-hour processing, 90-day validity, multiple entries, collected at Abidjan airport; yellow fever vaccination mandatory.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do US citizens need a visa for Côte d'Ivoire?—
Yes. US ordinary passport holders must obtain an eVisa. You pre-enroll online via the official SNEDAI portal before travel and collect the physical visa on arrival at Abidjan airport.
Can I get the visa purely on arrival without applying first?+
How much does the Côte d'Ivoire eVisa cost?+
Is a yellow fever vaccination required?+
How long can I stay and is it multiple entry?+
Which airport must I use?+
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