Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Passport NoteA yellow fever vaccination
certificate is required for all travelers over one year of age.
PassportsPassports valid for three months after intended length of stay required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.
VisasRequired by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above except the following:
(a) transit passengers leaving on the same or first connecting flight within 12 hours, provided holding onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see
General Info).
Types of Visa and CostPrices vary according to nationality. Prices given are for UK nationals.
Tourist,
Business and
Transit: £35 (single-entry); £45 (multiple-entry).
ValidityThree months.
Applications to:Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see
General Info.
Working Days RequiredThree days, although it may take longer, depending on nationality.
WarningAll travel to the Ivory Coast is not advised. The situation in the country remains fragile and unpredictable, especially in the far west of the country, which should be avoided at all times.
The potential for unrest and the sudden deterioration of law and order remains. Events can move fast and violence can erupt at short notice.
Anyone determined to go should therefore review their personal security arrangements carefully and seek professional security advice on their adequacy. Visitors should also register with their high commission or similar representative in Accra or a local warden network in Abidjan.
The threat from terrorism in the Ivory Coast is low.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travel Health | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Yellow Fever | Yes | 1 |
| Cholera | Yes | 2 |
| Typhoid and Polio | 3 | N/A |
| Malaria | 4 | N/A |
Health CareOther risksBilharzia (schistosomiasis) is present. Avoid swimming and paddling in fresh water; swimming pools which are well chlorinated and maintained are safe.
Hepatitis B is hyperendemic and
hepatitis A and
E are widespread.
Meningitis risk is present depending on area visited and time of year.
Sleeping sickness (trypanosomiasis) is reported. There have been recent cases of
ebola. There is a high incidence of
HIV/AIDS.
Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay.
Health care facilities in the main towns are up to international standards but expensive; medical insurance is essential.
Note1A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers over one year of age coming from all countries.
2Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is no longer a condition of entry to Côte d’Ivoire. However, cholera is a serious risk in this country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination, as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness.
3Immunization against typhoid is usually advised.
4Malaria risk (and risk of other insect-borne diseases) exists throughout the year in the whole country, including urban areas. The malignant
falciparum form is prevalent. Resistance to chloroquine and sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine has been reported. A weekly dose of mefloquine is the recommended prophylaxis.
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