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Canada visa for Ivorian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Canada requires Ivorian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at canadainternational.gc.ca

Which Canada visa?

Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
Fee
CA$100
Processing time
Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics

Apply on IRCC – Apply for a visitor visa

All visa types for Canada

Canada’s tourist visa costs CA$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.

Canadian missions in Ivory Coast

Canada has 1 mission in Ivory Coast, with its embassy in Abidjan.

Canadian citizens travelling to Ivory Coast

CanadaIvory Coast Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Ivory Coast visa for citizens of Canada

Travel advice for Canada

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

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

Before travelling from Ivory Coast to Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Ivorian citizens can stay in Canada

How long Ivorian citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Ivorian citizens apply

In Ivory Coast, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Abidjan, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.

Canada’s neighbours for Ivorian citizens

The United States requires Ivorian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Canadian citizens travelling to Ivory Coast

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

Frequently asked questions

Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Canada?

Canada requires Ivorian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where is the Canadian embassy in Ivory Coast?

The Canadian embassy in Ivory Coast is in Abidjan.

How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?

Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?

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

Can Ivorian citizens enter Canada visa-free?

No; Ivorian citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.

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.