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ONECI VIP and Premium services for the resident card
In short
ONECI sells optional VIP (FCFA 15,000) and Premium (FCFA 25,000) services on top of the resident card fee, handled at dedicated agencies in Abidjan, plus home delivery of the card. ONECI does not publish how much faster these services are, so treat them as a paid comfort option rather than a guaranteed deadline.
Apply on ONECI – Service VIP checked 24 October 2026
Key facts
- Fee
- F CFA 15,000VIP service FCFA 15,000; Premium service FCFA 25,000; delivery FCFA 7,500 in Abidjan or FCFA 15,000 elsewhere. Paid on a separate bank slip in addition to the card fee.
- Processing time
- Not published by ONECI.
- Where to apply
- At ONECI's Prestige VIP and Premium agencies in Abidjan.
How to pay
ONECI requires one bank slip per service: one for the resident card fee, one for any penalty and one for VIP access. Payment goes into ONECI's account at Versus Bank or BHCI, and the slips are added to the file. The optional fees do not replace or reduce the FCFA 300,000 annual card fee for non-ECOWAS nationals.
Using the service
The underlying file is the same as for any resident card: online pre-enrolment and sponsorship forms, passport, certificate of residence and category documents. Pay the card fee and the VIP or Premium fee on separate slips, then go to the relevant agency for enrolment. For delivery, pay the delivery charge on the same basis.
- Prepare the standard resident card file and complete the online forms.
- Pay the card fee and the VIP (FCFA 15,000) or Premium (FCFA 25,000) fee on separate slips at Versus Bank or BHCI.
- Go to the Prestige VIP agency or a Premium agency in Abidjan to enrol.
- Optionally pay for delivery so the card is brought to you.
What ONECI offers
ONECI's resident card page lists two optional services alongside the standard fee: a VIP service at FCFA 15,000 and a Premium service at FCFA 25,000. ONECI's services page shows VIP options for both the national ID card and resident cards. The same table offers delivery of the finished card for FCFA 7,500 within Abidjan and FCFA 15,000 elsewhere in the country.
The dedicated agencies are the Agence Prestige Service VIP at 2 Plateaux Vallons in Cocody, the Premium agency at 2 Plateaux opposite the Résidence Bertille, and the Premium agency in Zone 4, rue Hien Sie, Marcory. ONECI does not state what time saving the VIP or Premium service buys or what it includes beyond access to these agencies, so ask the call centre (1340) before paying if speed matters to you.
Documents
Required documents
Money
- Separate bank slip for the VIP or Premium fee
- Bank slip for the resident card fee
Work
- Category documents for your situation
Other
- Complete resident card file (pre-enrolment, sponsorship, passport, certificate of residence)
Frequently asked questions
Does the VIP service guarantee a faster card?
ONECI does not publish a processing time for either the standard or the VIP and Premium services. Ask the call centre on 1340 before paying.
Is there a VIP option for the visa?
No such option is described by SNEDAI. The ONECI services apply to the resident card and national ID card.
How much does card delivery cost?
FCFA 7,500 within Abidjan and FCFA 15,000 for delivery elsewhere in Côte d'Ivoire.
Official sources
- ONECI – Carte de résident : documents à fournir (tarifs et services additionnels)
- ONECI – Service VIP
Summarised from the official sources above. Rules, fees and processing times change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before you apply.
Other visa types for Ivory Coast
Visits and short stays
- Tourist visa Maximum stay: Three months at most; the visa covers stays of one day to three months.
Business and self-employment
- Business visa Maximum stay: Up to three months per visa.
Study and training
- Student visa Maximum stay: Visa: up to three months. Beyond that, the stay is covered by the ONECI resident card.
Residence
- Residence permit Processing time: ONECI does not publish a processing time. You are notified by SMS with an ID/BL number when the card can be collected.
Online travel permits
- e-Visa Maximum stay: Up to three months; SNEDAI issues only visas of up to three months.