Ivory Coast
China
China visa for Ivorian citizens
Entry requirement
China requires Ivorian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- China visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ci.china-embassy.gov.cn
Which China visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
- Processing time
- Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply
China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).
Chinese missions in Ivory Coast
- Embassy of China in Abidjan
Lot 134A, M'Badon, Cocody, Abidjan
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All missions of China in Ivory Coast
China has 2 missions in Ivory Coast, with its embassy in Abidjan. Consulates: Abidjan.
Chinese citizens travelling to Ivory Coast
ChinaIvory Coast Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Ivory Coast visa for citizens of China
Travel advice for China
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 China, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Ivorian citizens can stay in China
How long Ivorian citizens may stay in China 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 Chinese embassy in Abidjan and the consulate in Abidjan, or to a visa centre acting for China; fees, documents and processing times are published by China.
China’s neighbours for Ivorian citizens
Laos, Afghanistan, North Korea and Russia require Ivorian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to Ivory Coast
Chinese 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.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for China?
China requires Ivorian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Chinese embassy in Ivory Coast?
The Chinese embassy in Ivory Coast is in Abidjan; there is also a consulate in Abidjan.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?
Chinese 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.
Can Ivorian citizens enter China visa-free?
No; Ivorian citizens need a visa for China 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.