British Embassy in Abidjan
Embassy 
United Kingdom Abidjan, Ivory Coast
- Address
- Rue du Bélier, 01 BP 2581 Abidjan
- Phone
- +225-22-44-26-69
- Website
- gov.uk
Head of mission: John Marshall
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 5 September 2024
The British embassy in Abidjan stands at Rue du Bélier, 01 BP 2581 Abidjan. Its opening hours on record: 6 days a week. Within 1 km there are 4 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the British embassy in Abidjan
| Monday | 00:00–24:00 By appointment only |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 00:00–24:00 By appointment only |
| Wednesday | 00:00–24:00 By appointment only |
| Thursday | 00:00–24:00 By appointment only |
| Friday | 00:00–24:00 By appointment only |
| Saturday | 00:00–24:00 By appointment only |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Ivory Coast
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National Peace Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British embassy in Abidjan is listed as open 6 days a week. It also opens on Saturday.
United Kingdom visa for Ivorian citizens
Ivory CoastUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom visa for citizens of Ivory Coast
United KingdomIvory Coast Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Ivory Coast visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Ivorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom. Check with the British embassy in Abidjan whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Belgium in AbidjanRue A56, 01 Cocody
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Embassy of Switzerland in AbidjanRue du Bélier, Abidjan
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Embassy of South Africa in AbidjanRue Monseigneur René Kouassi, Abidjan
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Embassy of South Korea in AbidjanRue Sainte Marie 18-19, Abidjan
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Ivory Coast
The British embassy in Abidjan is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Ivory Coast on record. Ivory Coast in turn has 2 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
Good to know
About the British embassy in Abidjan
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Abidjan. The head of mission on record is John Marshall.
Address and contact
Address: Rue du Bélier, 01 BP 2581 Abidjan. The record for the British embassy in Abidjan includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
British citizens travelling to Ivory Coast
British citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Ivory Coast, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the British embassy in Abidjan is closed
The next closures of the British embassy in Abidjan for public holidays in Ivory Coast are National Peace Day on Sunday 15 November 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026; it may also close for Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British embassy in Abidjan
Current procedures for the British embassy in Abidjan, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British embassy in Abidjan
Within 1 km of the British embassy in Abidjan there are 4 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Embassy in Abidjan?
The British embassy in Abidjan is at Rue du Bélier, 01 BP 2581 Abidjan.
What are the opening hours of the British Embassy in Abidjan?
The British embassy in Abidjan is listed as open 6 days a week.
Is the British Embassy in Abidjan open on Saturday?
Yes, the hours on record for the British embassy in Abidjan include Saturday.
When is the British Embassy in Abidjan closed?
The British 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 the United Kingdom.
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Ivorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
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