Where a Côte d'Ivoire Passport Can Go Visa-Free
An Ivorian passport gives genuine visa-free access to Singapore and the Philippines, plus a solid Caribbean and Pacific spread. There is no visa-free access to Europe, the US or the UK on this passport — here is exactly what is real elsewhere and what to prepare before you travel.
Before you book: visa policies change often and can depend on your specific passport, purpose of travel and length of stay. Always confirm on the destination's official source link below — shown next to every entry — before purchasing tickets.
Caribbean
Barbados
Up to Set on arrival
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for the full length of your trip.
- A return or onward ticket.
- Complete the free online Barbados Immigration & Customs (ED) Card at travelform.gov.bb no more than 72 hours before you arrive.
Dominica
Up to 6 months
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- A valid return ticket.
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay and a local address.
- Complete Dominica's online Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) Card at edcard.dominica.gov.dm within 3 days of travel.
Haiti
Up to 3 months
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Return or onward ticket.
- Pay a US$10 entry fee in cash at the airport.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for your entire proposed stay, with at least one completely blank page for the entry stamp.
- No vaccination certificate is required for entry.
Saint Lucia
Up to 6 weeks
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for your full stay.
- Complete the Saint Lucia Electronic Immigration Form at travelslu.govt.lc before boarding — you'll get a QR code by email to show with your passport on arrival.
- Return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.
Antigua and Barbuda
Up to 1 month
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the eVisa online at evisa.immigration.gov.ag — no in-person embassy visit needed.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Proof of onward or return travel.
- Standard processing takes around 5 working days.
Bahamas
Up to Set per approval
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the eVisa online at evisa.mofa.gov.bs — the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' form runs to around 39 questions.
- Passport valid for more than 6 months.
- Round-trip ticket and proof of accommodation as required uploads.
- Processing takes 7–10 business days.
Americas
Cuba
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the Cuban e-Visa online at evisacuba.cu.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months, plus an email address to receive the approved e-Visa.
- Travel insurance covering your entire stay is mandatory.
- Complete the separate mandatory travellers form at dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu before you depart.
Colombia
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the eVisa online through Colombia's Cancillería portal.
- Valid passport and scanned copies of relevant pages.
- Two separate payments required: the application fee, then a second fee once approved.
- Complete the Check-Mig form online within 72 hours before your flight.
Ecuador
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply online through Ecuador's official eVisa portal at serviciosdigitales.cancilleria.gob.ec.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay, return flight ticket, proof of accommodation and sufficient funds.
- Fee around $80 total; approved eVisa is valid 90 days from issue for a single 30-day stay.
Europe
Georgia
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply online at evisa.gov.ge — around 9 supporting documents are required.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months, with no criminal record.
- Travel/health insurance with at least GEL 30,000 cover.
- The visa must be used to enter Georgia within 120 days of being issued.
There is no visa-free access to Europe on this passport — Georgia's e-Visa is the lightest-touch option available.
Albania
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the e-Tourist Visa online at e-visa.al — processing takes 10–15 business days.
- Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your departure date.
- A confirmed hotel booking or invitation letter, plus a round-trip flight ticket.
- Bank statements from the last 12 months showing at least €50/day of your stay.
- Travel health insurance covering Albania or worldwide.
Asia
Singapore
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Proof of onward or departure travel.
- Submit the free SG Arrival Card with Electronic Health Declaration online within 3 days before you arrive.
Philippines
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Return or onward ticket.
- Register for a free eTravel QR code at etravel.gov.ph within 72 hours of your flight.
India
Up to 60 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply online at indianvisaonline.gov.in — the e-Tourist Visa (eTV) covers most travellers.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months, a recent digital photo and a scan of your passport bio page.
- A valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate (at least 10 days old) — mandatory for every traveller from Côte d'Ivoire.
- Processing takes 3–5 business days; fee around $25.
Vietnam
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply online at evisa.gov.vn.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with 2 completely blank pages.
- A digital passport photo and scan of your passport data page.
- Fee is $25 single entry or $50 multiple entry; approval by email in 4–5 working days.
Thailand
Up to Set per approval
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply online at the official Thai e-Visa platform (thaievisa.go.th) — the only route since 1 January 2025.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months and a recent ICAO-standard photo.
- Proof of funds — 30,000 THB single entry or 120,000 THB multiple entry.
- Processing takes at least 15 working days.
Malaysia
Up to 14 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the Malaysia eVisa online at the official MyVISA portal.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Proof of onward or departure travel.
Cambodia
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the Tourist e-Visa online only at the official evisa.gov.kh — the Ministry publishes a list of known fraudulent look-alike sites.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival, with at least one completely blank page.
- Fee is around $36 total including processing; approval typically arrives within 24 hours.
Maldives
Up to 30 days (free)
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and evidence of sufficient funds.
- Complete the IMUGA Traveller Declaration online at imuga.immigration.gov.mv within 96 hours before your flight.
Timor-Leste
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least one completely blank page.
- Return or onward ticket, or proof you can fund your own departure.
- Pay the $30 visa-on-arrival fee in cash in US dollars.
Only available at Dili International Airport or Dili Sea Port.
Bangladesh
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Proof of onward or return travel.
- Pay the visa-on-arrival fee ($51 USD or €51) in cash at the airport counter.
Middle East
Bahrain
Up to 14 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the eVisa online at the official evisa.gov.bh portal — no other site is authorised to process this for you.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Return or onward ticket.
Qatar
Up to Set per approval
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the Hayya Tourist Visa (A1) online at hayya.qa, or via the Hayya app, before you fly.
- A hotel reservation is required as part of the application.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Iran
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply online at evisa.mfa.ir before you travel.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Fee is around €60, paid at the airport in cash in euros.
Oceania
Samoa
Up to 60 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Confirmed onward or return ticket and evidence of sufficient funds.
- No advance application — entry is granted directly at the immigration counter on arrival.
Micronesia
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 120 days beyond your entry date.
- Proof of onward travel and evidence of sufficient funds.
Palau
Up to 30 days (free)
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Complete the Palau Entry Form online at palautravel.pw within 72 hours of arrival.
- Round-trip ticket, proof of accommodation and funds of around $200/week.
- Sign the Palau Pledge in person, and pay the $100 environmental fee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers on whether a Côte d'Ivoire passport needs a visa for each destination above.
Is Barbados visa-free for Ivorian passport holders?
Yes — Ivorian passport holders can enter Barbados visa-free for up to Set on arrival, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for the full length of your trip.
Is Dominica visa-free for Ivorian passport holders?
Yes — Ivorian passport holders can enter Dominica visa-free for up to 6 months, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Is Haiti visa-free for Ivorian passport holders?
Yes — Ivorian passport holders can enter Haiti visa-free for up to 3 months, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines visa-free for Ivorian passport holders?
Yes — Ivorian passport holders can enter Saint Vincent and the Grenadines visa-free for up to 30 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for your entire proposed stay, with at least one completely blank page for the entry stamp.
Is Saint Lucia visa-free for Ivorian passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Ivorian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Saint Lucia for up to 6 weeks, without applying in advance. Passport valid for your full stay.
Is Antigua and Barbuda visa-free for Ivorian passport holders?
Ivorian passport holders need an e-Visa for Antigua and Barbuda, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 1 month. Apply for the eVisa online at evisa.immigration.gov.ag — no in-person embassy visit needed.
Is Bahamas visa-free for Ivorian passport holders?
Ivorian passport holders need an e-Visa for Bahamas, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to Set per approval. Apply for the eVisa online at evisa.mofa.gov.bs — the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' form runs to around 39 questions.
Is Cuba visa-free for Ivorian passport holders?
Ivorian passport holders need an e-Visa for Cuba, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 90 days. Apply for the Cuban e-Visa online at evisacuba.cu.
Is Colombia visa-free for Ivorian passport holders?
Ivorian passport holders need an e-Visa for Colombia, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 90 days. Apply for the eVisa online through Colombia's Cancillería portal.
Is Ecuador visa-free for Ivorian passport holders?
Ivorian passport holders need an e-Visa for Ecuador, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 30 days. Apply online through Ecuador's official eVisa portal at serviciosdigitales.cancilleria.gob.ec.
Is Georgia visa-free for Ivorian passport holders?
Ivorian passport holders need an e-Visa for Georgia, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 30 days. Apply online at evisa.gov.ge — around 9 supporting documents are required.
Is Albania visa-free for Ivorian passport holders?
Ivorian passport holders need an e-Visa for Albania, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 90 days. Apply for the e-Tourist Visa online at e-visa.al — processing takes 10–15 business days.
Is Singapore visa-free for Ivorian passport holders?
Yes — Ivorian passport holders can enter Singapore visa-free for up to 30 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
Is Philippines visa-free for Ivorian passport holders?
Yes — Ivorian passport holders can enter Philippines visa-free for up to 30 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
Is India visa-free for Ivorian passport holders?
Ivorian passport holders need an e-Visa for India, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 60 days. Apply online at indianvisaonline.gov.in — the e-Tourist Visa (eTV) covers most travellers.
Is Vietnam visa-free for Ivorian passport holders?
Ivorian passport holders need an e-Visa for Vietnam, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 90 days. Apply online at evisa.gov.vn.
Is Thailand visa-free for Ivorian passport holders?
Ivorian passport holders need an e-Visa for Thailand, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to Set per approval. Apply online at the official Thai e-Visa platform (thaievisa.go.th) — the only route since 1 January 2025.
Is Malaysia visa-free for Ivorian passport holders?
Ivorian passport holders need an e-Visa for Malaysia, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 14 days. Apply for the Malaysia eVisa online at the official MyVISA portal.
Is Cambodia visa-free for Ivorian passport holders?
Ivorian passport holders need an e-Visa for Cambodia, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 30 days. Apply for the Tourist e-Visa online only at the official evisa.gov.kh — the Ministry publishes a list of known fraudulent look-alike sites.
Is Maldives visa-free for Ivorian passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Ivorian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Maldives for up to 30 days (free), without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Is Timor-Leste visa-free for Ivorian passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Ivorian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste for up to 30 days, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least one completely blank page.
Is Bangladesh visa-free for Ivorian passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Ivorian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh for up to 30 days, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
Is Bahrain visa-free for Ivorian passport holders?
Ivorian passport holders need an e-Visa for Bahrain, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 14 days. Apply for the eVisa online at the official evisa.gov.bh portal — no other site is authorised to process this for you.
Is Qatar visa-free for Ivorian passport holders?
Ivorian passport holders need an e-Visa for Qatar, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to Set per approval. Apply for the Hayya Tourist Visa (A1) online at hayya.qa, or via the Hayya app, before you fly.
Is Iran visa-free for Ivorian passport holders?
Ivorian passport holders need an e-Visa for Iran, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 30 days. Apply online at evisa.mfa.ir before you travel.
Is Samoa visa-free for Ivorian passport holders?
Yes — Ivorian passport holders can enter Samoa visa-free for up to 60 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Is Micronesia visa-free for Ivorian passport holders?
Yes — Ivorian passport holders can enter Micronesia visa-free for up to 30 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 120 days beyond your entry date.
Is Palau visa-free for Ivorian passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Ivorian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Palau for up to 30 days (free), without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months.