Tourist     

• Tourist visa is issued at the discretion of the Embassy.
• The Applicant should have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application (photocopies of the first 3 pages).
• Two visa application forms duly filled and signed by the applicant.
• Two passport-size photographs.
• A Covering letter from the Applicant.
• A letter of invitation when you intend to stay with friends or relatives.
• Confirmed onward/ return air ticket for the entire journey. No open returns accepted.
• A documentary evidence of accommodation in Cote d'Ivoire, e.g. Hotel Reservation.
• A valid yellow fever certificate. A Yellow fever vaccination certificate is valid for 10 years, beginning 10 days after vaccination. Vaccination shot to be taken accordingly.
• Processing time is 3 working days

Business

• The Applicant should have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application (photocopies of the first 3 pages).
• Two visa application forms duly filled and signed by the applicant.
• Two passport-size photographs.
• A Covering letter from the Company explaining the purpose of the visit with the Company seal on it.
• A letter from the concerned Company/ Business in Côte d'Ivoire.
• Confirmed onward/ return air ticket for the entire journey. No open returns accepted.
• A letter from the Employer certifying leave for the business trip.
• A letter of Recommendation from the Chamber of Commerce.
• A documentary evidence of accommodation in Cote d'Ivoire e.g. Hotel Reservations.
• A valid yellow fever certificate. A Yellow fever vaccination certificate is valid for 10 years, beginning 10 days after vaccination. Vaccination shot to be taken accordingly.