You need a visa for Cote d'Ivoire if you have an Iranian passport

These visas exist for Cote d'Ivoire, but they cannot be applied for online with Iranian nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Cote d'Ivoire?

Yes. Iranian citizens need a visa for Cote d'Ivoire. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Cote d'Ivoire may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
Yellow fever vaccination certificate required
Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
Hotel booking or invitation letter required
Return flight or onward travel itinerary
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay

Entry requirements for Iranian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Iranian passport holders entering Cote d'Ivoire as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory accommodation booking
Travelers must have proof of accommodation booking during their stay in Ivory Coast.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire Last checked 2026-07-22
Required
Mandatory proof of minimum funds
Travelers must provide proof of sufficient funds to enter Ivory Coast. Please see the source for more details.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire Last checked 2026-07-22
Required
Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Ivory Coast
Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Ivory Coast.
- This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of Ivory Coast; -Foreign nationals residing in Ivory Coast.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire Last checked 2026-07-22
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Ivory Coast. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Ivory Coast.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire Last checked 2026-07-22
Recommended
Recommended vaccinations for Ivory Coast
Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Meningococcal vaccine for areas that are part of the meningitis belt during the dry season; -Routine vaccines including Polio and Measles. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.
CDC - Ivory Coast Last checked 2026-07-22
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Ivory Coast
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Ivory Coast.
Last checked 2026-07-22
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Ivory Coast.
Last checked 2026-07-22
May be required
Visa may be required for transit
Travelers may be required to obtain a visa to transit through Ivory Coast. Travelers should contact their nearest Ivory Coast embassy or consulate for further details.
Last checked 2026-07-22