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title: "Côte d'Ivoire visa for citizens of Canada"
description: "Citizens of Canada need a visa for Côte d'Ivoire and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 30 days. Processing: 2–4 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Côte d'Ivoire visa for citizens of Canada

Citizens of Canada need a visa for Côte d'Ivoire and can apply online for an eVisa.

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** 2–4 days
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Proof of sufficient funds for stay (bank statements, cash, etc.)

## How to apply

1. **Complete online application** — Fill out the e-Visa form on the official portal with personal and travel details.
2. **Upload required documents** — Submit copies of passport, photo, accommodation, flight itinerary, and financial proof.
3. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the visa processing fee online with a credit or debit card.
4. **Receive e-Visa by email** — The approved e-Visa will be sent to your email within 2–4 business days.
5. **Print e-Visa and travel** — Print a copy of the e-Visa and present it upon arrival at Port Bouet Airport.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (must have at least 6 months validity beyond stay)** (Identity): Scan the bio-data page
- **Passport-sized photo (recent, white background)** (Identity): Upload digital copy
- **Complete online application form** (Identity): Fill out on the e-Visa portal
- **Hotel reservation or accommodation proof** (Travel): Must cover entire stay
- **Round-trip flight itinerary** (Travel): Entry and exit dates must match application
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statements for last 3 months or traveler’s checks
- **Travel health insurance** (Supporting, optional): Recommended but not mandatory
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): Required for travelers from endemic countries; recommended for all

## Proof of funds

- Bank statements
- Traveler’s checks
- Credit card with sufficient limit

No fixed minimum amount specified; sufficient to cover stay.

## Good to know

- e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport in Abidjan.
- e-Visa is single entry only; leave and re-entry requires a new visa.
- Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity to avoid denial.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application form** — Double-check all fields and match passport details exactly.
- **Invalid passport (expired or insufficient validity)** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- **Unclear or unacceptable documents (e.g., low-resolution photo)** — Upload high-quality scans and meet photo specifications.
- **Failure to arrive via Port Bouet Airport** — Book flights arriving at Port Bouet Airport in Abidjan.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Canada need a visa for Côte d'Ivoire?

Citizens of Canada need a visa for Côte d'Ivoire and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: eVisa · Tourist (30 days).

### How long can citizens of Canada stay in Côte d'Ivoire?

Up to 30 days.

### How long does Côte d'Ivoire visa processing take?

Typically 2–4 days.

### What documents do citizens of Canada need for Côte d'Ivoire?

Valid passport (must have at least 6 months validity beyond stay); Passport-sized photo (recent, white background); Complete online application form; Hotel reservation or accommodation proof; Round-trip flight itinerary; Proof of sufficient funds; and 2 more depending on your situation.

### How long must my passport be valid for Côte d'Ivoire?

At least 6 months.

## Sources

- [Consulate General of India, Toronto, Canada : e-Visa](https://www.cgitoronto.gov.in/page/e-visa/)
- [Sign in to the IRCC portal](https://portal-portail.apps.cic.gc.ca/en)
- [How to apply for a visitor visa - Canada.ca](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/apply-visitor-visa.html)

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- [Côte d'Ivoire visa for every passport](/visa/ivory-coast)
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