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Switzerland
Ivory Coast
Swiss Embassy in Ivory Coast
1 embassy
Switzerland is represented in Ivory Coast by 1 mission: an embassy in Abidjan. Switzerland requires Ivorian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Swiss Embassy in Abidjan
The Swiss embassy is in Abidjan, at Rue du Bélier, Abidjan. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Switzerland visa for Ivorian citizens
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Switzerland visa requirements for citizens of Ivory Coast
- Schengen visa (type C) for Switzerland
- National visa (type D) for stays over 90 days
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
- Fee: €90
- 10 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Ivorian citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel. Applicants in Ivory Coast turn to the Swiss embassy in Abidjan; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Ivory Coast’s missions in Switzerland
Missions of Ivory Coast in Switzerland (1)
In return, Ivory Coast has an embassy in Switzerland, in Bern.
Good to know
Switzerland in Ivory Coast
Worldwide, Switzerland has 317 missions in 136 countries; one of them is in Ivory Coast.
Travel to Ivory Coast for Swiss citizens
Swiss citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Ivory Coast, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days. In Ivory Coast, Swiss citizens can turn to the Swiss embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the Swiss embassy in Ivory Coast is closed
The Swiss 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 Switzerland, such as Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Swiss embassy in Ivory Coast?
The Swiss embassy is in Abidjan, at Rue du Bélier, Abidjan.
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Ivorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?
Swiss 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 Switzerland?
Yes, Ivory Coast has its embassy in Bern.