Italian Embassy in Abidjan
Embassy 
Italy Abidjan, Ivory Coast
- Address
- Rue B13 Canebière 16, Abidjan
- Phone
- +2252722446170
- Website
- ambabidjan.esteri.it
Head of mission: Di Lecce Roberta
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of Italy: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 11 April 2021
At Rue B13 Canebière 16, Abidjan, the Italian embassy in Abidjan represents Italy towards Ivory Coast. Ivorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Ivory Coast
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National Peace Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Italy
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Immaculate Conception
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Christmas Day
Italy visa for Ivorian citizens
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ItalyIvory Coast Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Ivory Coast visa for citizens of Italy
Ivorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy. Check with the Italian embassy in Abidjan whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,647 | 2,105 | 1,540 | 42.2% | 76.0% |
| 2024 | 3,793 | 2,026 | 1,767 | 46.6% | 53.3% |
| 2025 | 3,051 | 1,892 | 1,159 | 38.0% | 39.6% |
2025 figures: 3,051 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Italy’s embassy in Abidjan, and 1,892 visas were issued. 1,159 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 38.0%. The refusal rate fell by 8.6 points from 46.6% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 20% compared with 2024 (3,793).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 38.0% (2025) to 46.6% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Ivory Coast, 31.5% of applications were refused in 2025; Italy’s rate worldwide was 10.8%. Italy received the 4th largest number of applications of the 7 Schengen states represented here.
39.6% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of 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
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Embassy of Morocco in AbidjanRue B11, Abidjan
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Embassy Branch Office of the Netherlands in AbidjanBoulevard de France 6, 08 Cocody
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Embassy of Spain in AbidjanImpasse Ablaha Pokou, Abidjan
Italy’s other missions in Ivory Coast
Besides the Italian embassy in Abidjan, Italy has 1 other mission in Ivory Coast. Consulates: Abidjan. Ivory Coast in turn has 2 missions in Italy, its embassy being in Rome.
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About the Italian embassy in Abidjan
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Italy in Abidjan. The head of mission on record is Di Lecce Roberta.
Address and contact
Address: Rue B13 Canebière 16, Abidjan. The record for the Italian embassy in Abidjan includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Italian citizens travelling to Ivory Coast
Before flying to Ivory Coast, Italian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
When the Italian embassy in Abidjan is closed
Expect the Italian embassy in Abidjan to be shut on National Peace Day on Sunday 15 November 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and often on Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, a holiday in Italy.
Before visiting the Italian embassy in Abidjan
Current procedures for the Italian embassy in Abidjan, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Italian embassy in Abidjan
Within 1 km of the Italian embassy in Abidjan there are 3 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Italian Embassy in Abidjan?
The Italian embassy in Abidjan is at Rue B13 Canebière 16, Abidjan.
When is the Italian Embassy in Abidjan closed?
The Italian embassy in Abidjan closes on Ivory Coast’s public holidays, the next being National Peace Day on Sunday 15 November 2026, and usually on the national day of Italy.
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Italy?
Ivorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
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