Africa
Ivory Coast
- Capital
- Yamoussoukro
- Population
- 32,711,547
- Currency
- West African CFA Franc (XOF)
- Calling code
- +225
- Languages
- French
- 48missions
- 36embassies
- 8consulates
- 1honorary consulate
Ivory Coast
Embassies and consulates in Ivory Coast
embassies in Abidjan
Diplomatic missions from 39 countries are based in Ivory Coast, 48 missions in all (36 embassies, 8 consulates, 1 honorary consulate and 3 other offices). All 36 embassies are in Abidjan, although Yamoussoukro is the capital. Consulates are also found in Bouaké and Soubré.
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All missions in Ivory Coast
Other cities in Ivory Coast
Outside Abidjan, missions are found in Bouaké (2) and Soubré (1); most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.
By country
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Burkina Faso 4 -
China 2 -
Spain 2 -
Italy 2 -
Netherlands 2 -
Senegal 2 -
United States 2
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Angola 1 embassy1 -
Belgium 1 embassy1 -
Benin 1 embassy1 -
Brazil 1 embassy1 - Burkina Faso 1 embassy · 3 consulates4
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Cameroon 1 embassy1 -
Canada 1 embassy1 -
Chad 1 embassy1 - China 1 embassy · 1 consulate2
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DR Congo 1 embassy1 -
Egypt 1 embassy1 -
France 1 embassy1 -
Gabon 1 embassy1 -
Germany 1 embassy1 -
Ghana 1 embassy1 -
Guinea 1 embassy1 -
India 1 embassy1 -
Israel 1 embassy1 - Italy 1 embassy · 1 consulate2
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Japan 1 embassy1 -
Lebanon 1 embassy1 -
Mali 1 consulate1 -
Morocco 1 embassy1 - Netherlands 1 embassy2
Show all 39
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Niger 1 embassy1 -
Nigeria 1 embassy1 -
Pakistan 1 embassy1 -
Poland 1 honorary consulate1 -
Russia 1 embassy1 -
Saudi Arabia 1 embassy1 - Senegal 1 embassy · 1 consulate2
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South Africa 1 embassy1 -
South Korea 1 embassy1 - Spain 1 embassy2
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Switzerland 1 embassy1 -
Togo 1 consulate1 -
Turkey 1 embassy1 -
United Kingdom 1 embassy1 - United States 1 embassy2
Visa rules for Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast visa guide · 7 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 23 can enter visa-free and 175 need an ETA for Ivory Coast.
Visa statistics
Schengen visa applications in Ivory Coast
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 71,414 | 46,961 | 24,733 | 34.5% | 39.7% |
| 2024 | 77,385 | 49,793 | 25,491 | 33.8% | 43.0% |
| 2025 | 81,886 | 56,502 | 25,969 | 31.5% | 47.2% |
By Schengen state, 2025
| Country | Applications | Visas issued | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 65,416 | 46,253 | 30.3% |
| Spain | 6,241 | 4,113 | 32.6% |
| Belgium | 3,145 | 1,813 | 38.3% |
| Italy | 3,051 | 1,892 | 38.0% |
| Germany | 1,674 | 923 | 44.6% |
| Switzerland | 1,436 | 894 | 36.8% |
| Portugal | 923 | 614 | 33.5% |
Schengen consulates in Ivory Coast received 81,886 short-stay visa applications in 2025, the 29th highest number of any country, and issued 56,502 visas. 31.5% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). In 2024 it had been 33.8%: the rate fell by 2.4 points. Applications rose by 6% compared with 2024 (77,385).
Most applications went to France (65,416), Spain (6,241), Belgium (3,145) and Italy (3,051).
Among the states with at least 500 applications, the lowest refusal rate was France’s (30.3%) and the highest Germany’s (44.6%). The sharpest rise since 2024 was at the consulates of Germany (+9.7 points), the largest fall at those of Italy (−8.6 points).
The numbers include every nationality applying in Ivory Coast.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
US visas issued to citizens of Ivory Coast
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 7,764 | 6,720 |
| Student (F, M) | 470 | 344 |
| Exchange (J) | 90 | 65 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 103 | 74 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 83 | 91 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 627 | 468 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 130 | 76 |
| Total | 9,267 | 7,838 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 30.1% | 36.8% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 7,838 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Ivory Coast, the 93rd highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 86%, diplomatic and official visas 6% and student visas 4%. That is 15% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (9,267).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Ivory Coast received 954, 72% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 36.8% for citizens of Ivory Coast in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 30.1%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Ivory Coast’s own missions abroad
Ivory Coast’s embassies abroad (70)
Ivory Coast itself has 70 missions abroad, in 47 countries. Its largest networks are in France (11), Turkey (4), Belgium (3), Germany (3) and Austria (2).
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Ivory Coast
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National Peace Day
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
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Easter Monday
Good to know
Where the embassies are
All 36 embassies are in Abidjan, although Yamoussoukro is the capital. Burkina Faso has the most missions in Ivory Coast, 4, followed by China (2), Spain (2), Italy (2) and the Netherlands (2).
Travel advice for Ivory Coast
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Ivory Coast: the US State Department rates Ivory Coast at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 February 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Ivory Coast (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Frequently asked questions
Which country has the most consulates in Ivory Coast?
Burkina Faso, with 4 missions, followed by China (2).
Do I need a visa for Ivory Coast?
Of 198 passports, 23 can enter visa-free and 175 need an ETA for Ivory Coast; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.
When are embassies in Ivory Coast closed?
On Ivory Coast’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is National Peace Day on Sunday 15 November 2026.