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Ivory Coast Visa for France Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

French citizens need an e-visa for Cote d'Ivoire, applied for online at snedai.ci; it costs around USD 73 (roughly XOF 43,000), takes 48-72 hours to process, and grants a 90-day multiple-entry stay.

Guide last updated September 23, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry, with at least one blank page
  • Completed online application at snedai.ci, Cote d'Ivoire's official e-visa portal
  • Digital passport photo, white background, uploaded during the application
  • Return or onward flight ticket
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)
  • Biometrics: fingerprints and photo captured on arrival at Felix-Houphouet-Boigny Airport, Abidjan
  • Travel health insurance: not mandatory, but a yellow fever vaccination certificate IS mandatory for entry

Visa types

  • Tourist/short-stay e-visa: multiple entry, valid 90 days from issue, permits a stay of up to 90 days, fee approx USD 73
  • Business e-visa: same portal and pricing, requires an invitation letter from an Ivorian company

How to apply online

  • Register and apply at snedai.ci, entering passport and trip details and uploading your photo and passport scan
  • Pay the fee online by credit/debit card (in XOF or USD equivalent)
  • Processing time is typically 48-72 hours; approval arrives as a PDF e-visa by email to print and present at check-in
  • On arrival, present the printed e-visa, passport, yellow fever certificate, and return ticket at immigration

Fees & processing time

  • E-visa fee: approx USD 73 (about XOF 43,000)
  • No separate VFS/agency fee if applied directly on the official portal
  • Total cost estimate: USD 73-80 including minor payment processing charges
  • Standard processing time: 48-72 hours
  • Express option: not formally offered; applying a week ahead is recommended to absorb delays

Tips for France travelers

  • Apply at least 5-7 days before departure and make sure your yellow fever vaccination certificate is valid, as it is checked at the border and at boarding
  • Common rejection reasons: missing yellow fever certificate details, blurry document scans, mismatched personal information
  • Use only the official snedai.ci portal; unofficial sites often overcharge
  • Check France Diplomatie advisories for the specific regions you plan to visit
  • Extensions beyond 90 days must be requested at the Direction Generale de la Police Nationale in Abidjan before expiry

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.