Costa Rica
Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rican 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.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Ivory Coast visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Ivory Coast visa?
Where to apply in Costa Rica
- Honorary Consulate of Ivory Coast in San José
Calle 4, San José
Ivorian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
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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.
Before travelling from Costa Rica to Ivory Coast, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Costa Rican citizens can stay in Ivory Coast
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Ivory Coast for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ivory Coast.
How Costa Rican citizens apply
Costa Rican citizens 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 Costa Rican citizens
Ghana and Mali require Costa Rican citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Ivorian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Ivorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?
Costa Rican 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.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Ivory Coast?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Ivory Coast for up to 90 days with an ETA.
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Ivorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Ivory Coast visa-free?
No; Costa Rican citizens need an ETA for Ivory Coast.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.