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Ivory Coast Visa for Canada Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

Canadian citizens must obtain an Ivory Coast electronic travel authorization (e-Visa/ETA) online at snedai.ci before departure, valid for a single entry stay of up to 90 days, with a fee of approximately USD 73 and processing within 48-72 hours.

Guide last updated September 29, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival
  • Digital passport-style photo for the online application
  • Scanned copy of the passport bio-data page
  • Confirmed return/onward flight ticket
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory for entry into Ivory Coast)
  • Proof of accommodation
  • No in-person biometrics required for the e-Visa application itself; biometric checks may occur on arrival
  • Travel health insurance: recommended, not formally mandatory

Visa types

  • e-Visa/ETA (tourist or business, short stay): single entry, valid for a stay of up to 90 days, fee approximately USD 73 (often listed as EUR/XOF equivalent)
  • Multiple-entry or longer-stay visas require a separate application through the Ivorian Embassy or an in-person process and are not available through the standard online e-Visa
  • Transit authorization available for short layovers, a simplified and typically cheaper option than the full tourist e-Visa

How to apply online

  • Apply at the official portal: snedai.ci
  • Steps: create an account, complete the application form with passport and travel details, upload photo and passport scan plus yellow fever certificate, pay the fee online by credit/debit card, receive the e-Visa approval by email
  • Fee: approximately USD 73, paid online via the portal (card payment)
  • Processing time: typically 48-72 hours; apply at least a week before travel to allow buffer time for any additional document requests
  • Approval arrives as an electronic authorization/PDF - print a copy to present at immigration along with your passport and yellow fever certificate on arrival

Fees & processing time

  • e-Visa/ETA fee: approximately USD 73
  • No separate VFS/BLS service fee, since the process is entirely online
  • Total cost estimate: USD 73-80 including any card processing surcharge
  • Standard processing time: 48-72 hours
  • No formal express/priority option is advertised, though applying early avoids delays from portal backlogs

Tips for Canada travelers

  • Apply at least 5-7 days before travel to allow time for processing and to resolve any document issues
  • Common rejection/delay reasons: missing or expired yellow fever vaccination certificate, blurry photo/passport uploads, or a passport with insufficient remaining validity
  • Only use the official government portal (snedai.ci) - unofficial third-party sites may charge more for the same service
  • Carry a printed copy of both the e-Visa approval and the yellow fever certificate, as both are checked at Abidjan's Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport on arrival
  • Extensions beyond 90 days must be requested with Ivorian immigration authorities before the authorization expires

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.