Embassy of South Africa in Abidjan
Today 08:00–13:00, 13:45–17:00- Address
- Rue Monseigneur René Kouassi, Abidjan
- Phone
- +225 22 44 59 63
- Website
- dirco.gov.za
South Africa
Ivory Coast
South African Embassy in Ivory Coast
1 embassy
South Africa is represented in Ivory Coast by 1 mission: an embassy in Abidjan. Ivorian citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel.
South African Embassy in Abidjan
The South African embassy is in Abidjan, at Rue Monseigneur René Kouassi, Abidjan. Its phone number and website are on its page.
South Africa visa for Ivorian citizens
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South AfricaIvory Coast Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Ivory Coast visa for citizens of South Africa
South Africa visa requirements for citizens of Ivory Coast
- Visitor's visa – holiday, business meetings, conferences (section 11)
- Transit visa
- Study, work and long-stay visas – brief
- Fee: ZAR 425
- 6 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Ivorian citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel. The application is made online on the official portal of South Africa, not at the South African embassy.
Ivory Coast’s missions in South Africa
Missions of Ivory Coast in South Africa (1)
In return, Ivory Coast has an embassy in South Africa, in Pretoria.
Good to know
South Africa in Ivory Coast
Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; one of them is in Ivory Coast.
Travel to Ivory Coast for South African citizens
South African citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Ivory Coast, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days. In Ivory Coast, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the South African embassy in Ivory Coast is closed
The South African 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 South Africa, such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the South African embassy in Ivory Coast?
The South African embassy is in Abidjan, at Rue Monseigneur René Kouassi, Abidjan.
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Ivorian citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?
South African citizens do not need a visa for Ivory Coast, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Does Ivory Coast have an embassy in South Africa?
Yes, Ivory Coast has its embassy in Pretoria.