Ivory Coast
India
India visa for Ivorian citizens
Entry requirement
Ivorian citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eoiabidjan.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in Ivory Coast
India has 1 mission in Ivory Coast, with its embassy in Abidjan.
Indian citizens travelling to Ivory Coast
IndiaIvory Coast Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Ivory Coast visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- 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.
Ivorian citizens planning a trip to India can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Ivorian citizens can stay in India
Ivorian citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Ivorian citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Ivorian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for Ivorian citizens
China requires Ivorian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to Ivory Coast
Indian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Ivory Coast, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for India?
Ivorian citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
How long can Ivorian citizens stay in India?
Ivorian citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in Ivory Coast?
The Indian embassy in Ivory Coast is in Abidjan.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?
Indian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Ivory Coast, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Ivorian citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Ivorian citizens need an e-Visa for India.
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.