Embassy of Germany in Abidjan
Today · Closed- Address
- Boulevard Hassan II 39, Cocody
- Phone
- +225 22 442030
- Website
- abidjan.diplo.de
- Head of mission
- Matthias Veltin, Ambassador
Germany
Ivory Coast
German Embassy in Ivory Coast
1 embassy
Germany is represented in Ivory Coast by 1 mission: an embassy in Abidjan. Ivorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
German Embassy in Abidjan
Germany has its embassy in Abidjan; the address on record is Boulevard Hassan II 39, Cocody. The head of mission on record is Matthias Veltin, Ambassador. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Germany visa for Ivorian citizens
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GermanyIvory Coast Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Ivory Coast visa for citizens of Germany
Germany visa requirements for citizens of Ivory Coast
- Schengen visa (type C) – tourism
- Schengen visa (type C) – visiting friends or family in Germany
- National visa (type D) – study, work, family reunification
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Fee: €90
- 22 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Ivorian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel. Applicants in Ivory Coast turn to the German embassy in Abidjan; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Ivory Coast’s missions in Germany
Missions of Ivory Coast in Germany (3)
In return, Ivory Coast has 3 missions in Germany, including its embassy in Berlin.
Good to know
Germany in Ivory Coast
Worldwide, Germany has 571 missions in 191 countries; one of them is in Ivory Coast.
Travel to Ivory Coast for German citizens
Before flying to Ivory Coast, German citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed. In Ivory Coast, German citizens can turn to the German embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the German embassy in Ivory Coast is closed
The German embassy in Ivory Coast closes on Ivory Coast’s public holidays, the next being National Peace Day on Sunday 15 November 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of Germany, such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the German embassy in Ivory Coast?
The German embassy is in Abidjan, at Boulevard Hassan II 39, Cocody.
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Ivorian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Do German citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?
German citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Ivory Coast, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Does Ivory Coast have an embassy in Germany?
Yes, Ivory Coast has its embassy in Berlin, along with 2 other missions in Germany.