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Ivory Coast visa for citizens of Botswana

Entry requirement

Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) up to 90 days

Citizens of Botswana need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Ivory Coast, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Ivory Coast visa?

All visa types for Ivory Coast

Where to apply in Botswana

Ivory Coast has no embassy or consulate in Botswana on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Ivorian citizens travelling to Botswana

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Travel advice for Ivory Coast

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Citizens of Botswana planning a trip to Ivory Coast can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Ivory Coast at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 February 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Ivory Coast (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of Botswana can stay in Ivory Coast

Citizens of Botswana may stay in Ivory Coast for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ivory Coast.

How citizens of Botswana apply

Citizens of Botswana apply for the ETA for Ivory Coast online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.

Ivory Coast’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana

Ghana admits citizens of Botswana visa-free. Mali requires citizens of Botswana to obtain a visa in advance.

Ivorian citizens travelling to Botswana

Botswana requires a visa from Ivorian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Ivory Coast?

Citizens of Botswana need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Ivory Coast, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can citizens of Botswana stay in Ivory Coast?

Citizens of Botswana can stay in Ivory Coast for up to 90 days with an ETA.

Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Botswana?

Botswana requires a visa from Ivorian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Can citizens of Botswana enter Ivory Coast visa-free?

No; citizens of Botswana need an ETA for Ivory Coast.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.