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Côte d'Ivoire Visa Requirements for Central African Republic Citizens

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Central African Republic passport holders do not need a visa to visit Côte d'Ivoire.

Source: Ministère des Affaires Étrangères de Côte d'Ivoire — annex to the biometric-visa order (countries exempt from visa) · checked 3 Oct 2026

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What the Côte d'Ivoire visa rules mean for Central African Republic travellers

Central African Republic citizens can enter Côte d'Ivoire without a visa. You only need a valid Central African Republic passport at the border; immigration officers may still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Côte d'Ivoire applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: The government's 2018 visa guide lists a passport valid for six months minimum among the documents e-visa holders present at Abidjan airport. The UK government tells British nationals their passport must have an expiry …
  • Vaccinations: Yellow fever: The government's 2018 visa guide says yellow fever vaccination is compulsory to enter and stay in the country, and that vaccination records are checked on arrival.
  • Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Côte d'Ivoire. The government's 2018 visa guide lists the three documents e-visa applicants upload — the passport identity page, the flight tick…
  • Return or onward ticket: No official source we could read states an onward or return ticket requirement for Côte d'Ivoire. The government's 2018 visa guide lists a flight ticket booking among the three documents e-visa applicants upload when th…

Côte d'Ivoire entry rules compared

Côte d'Ivoire lets 23 passports in without a visa, issues eVisas to 175. Central African Republic citizens are treated the same way as Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Chad and Gambia. Overall the Central African Republic passport ranks #167 in the world with 21 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Africa? With a Central African Republic passport you can also visit 9 countries in the region without a visa, including Burkina Faso, Benin, Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, Gabon, Kenya, Senegal and Chad.

In the other direction, Côte d'Ivoire citizens need a visa to visit Central African Republic.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Central African citizens need a visa for Côte d'Ivoire?

Central African Republic passport holders do not need a visa to visit Côte d'Ivoire.

How long can Central African Republic citizens stay in Côte d'Ivoire?

There is no fixed limit on the length of stay, though long stays usually require registering your residence.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Côte d'Ivoire?

The government's 2018 visa guide lists a passport valid for six months minimum among the documents e-visa holders present at Abidjan airport. The UK government tells British nationals their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date they arrive.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.

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