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.