British Embassy in Ivory Coast

The United Kingdom has its embassy in Abidjan; the address on record is Rue du Bélier, 01 BP 2581 Abidjan. The head of mission on record is John Marshall. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Ivorian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel. From Ivory Coast, the application is made at the British embassy in Abidjan or through a visa centre appointed by the United Kingdom.

In return, Ivory Coast has 2 missions in the United Kingdom, including its embassy in London.

The United Kingdom in Ivory Coast

Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in Ivory Coast.

Travel to Ivory Coast for British citizens

British citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Ivory Coast, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days. In Ivory Coast, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the British embassy in Ivory Coast is closed

The British 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 the United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.