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title: "Côte d'Ivoire visa for citizens of Uganda"
description: "Citizens of Uganda need pre-approval online, then collect a visa on arrival in Côte d'Ivoire. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: €73. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Côte d'Ivoire visa for citizens of Uganda

Citizens of Uganda need pre-approval online, then collect a visa on arrival in Côte d'Ivoire.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Pre-approval + VOA · eVisa · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Approve online, collect at arrival
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** €73
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Access the official eVisa portal** — Navigate to the Côte d'Ivoire eVisa website (URL not provided).
2. **Create an account** — Register with your email and activate the account.
3. **Complete the online application** — Fill in personal, passport, and travel details accurately.
4. **Upload required documents** — Include passport scan, photo, hotel booking, and flight itinerary.
5. **Pay the visa fee** — Use a credit or debit card to make the payment online.
6. **Wait for processing** — Processing times vary; typically a few business days.
7. **Receive the e-Visa by email** — Approval is sent as a PDF document.
8. **Print the e-Visa** — Carry a printout to present at immigration upon arrival.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (bio-data page)** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months on arrival.
- **Passport-sized photograph** (Identity): Taken within last 6 months, white background.
- **Hotel booking confirmation** (Travel): Showing full name and duration of stay.
- **Round-trip flight itinerary** (Travel): Confirmed booking or reservation.
- **Travel health insurance** (Supporting, optional): Recommended, covering entire stay.
- **Cover letter explaining purpose of visit** (Supporting, optional): Optional but helpful for tourist applications.

## Good to know

- e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport (Abidjan).

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or inconsistent application information** — Double-check all fields before submission.
- **Unacceptable photograph** — Follow photo guidelines (white background, no glasses, recent).
- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Uganda need pre-approval online, then collect a visa on arrival in Côte d'Ivoire. Visa type: eVisa · Tourist (30 days).

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

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Côte d'Ivoire visa cost for citizens of Uganda?

Government fee: €73.

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

Passport (bio-data page); Passport-sized photograph; Hotel booking confirmation; Round-trip flight itinerary; Travel health insurance; Cover letter explaining purpose of visit.

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

At least 6 months.

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