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US Embassy in Ivory Coast

1 embassy

The United States is represented in Ivory Coast by 2 missions: an embassy in Abidjan and 1 other office. Ivorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.

Map: the United States’ 2 missions in Ivory Coast

Map: the United States’ 2 missions in Ivory Coast

US Embassy in Abidjan

The US embassy is in Abidjan, at Rue D33, Cocody. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Consulates

United States visa for Ivorian citizens

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United States visa requirements for citizens of Ivory Coast

  • B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
  • Transit (C visa) – brief
  • Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
  • Fee: US$185
  • 4 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Ivorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States. From Ivory Coast, the application is made at the US embassy in Abidjan or through a visa centre appointed by the United States.

Ivory Coast’s missions in the United States

Missions of Ivory Coast in the United States (2)

In return, Ivory Coast has 2 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.

Good to know

The United States in Ivory Coast

Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; 2 of them are in Ivory Coast.

Travel to Ivory Coast for US citizens

US 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. In Ivory Coast, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.

When US missions in Ivory Coast are closed

US missions in Ivory Coast close 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 States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the US embassy in Ivory Coast?

The US embassy is in Abidjan, at Rue D33, Cocody.

Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for the United States?

Ivorian citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.

Do US citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?

Before flying to Ivory Coast, US citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.

Does Ivory Coast have an embassy in the United States?

Yes, Ivory Coast has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 1 other mission in the United States.