Ivory Coast
Italy
Italy visa for Ivorian citizens
Entry requirement
Italy requires Ivorian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambabidjan.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
Italy’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Ivory Coast
- Embassy of Italy in Abidjan
Rue B13 Canebière 16, Abidjan
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All missions of Italy in Ivory Coast
Italy has 2 missions in Ivory Coast, with its embassy in Abidjan. Consulates: Abidjan.
Italy: visa decisions in Ivory Coast
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,647 | 2,105 | 1,540 | 42.2% | 76.0% |
| 2024 | 3,793 | 2,026 | 1,767 | 46.6% | 53.3% |
| 2025 | 3,051 | 1,892 | 1,159 | 38.0% | 39.6% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Ivory Coast (Abidjan) received 3,051 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,892. The refusal rate was 38.0%. The refusal rate fell by 8.6 points from 46.6% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 20% compared with 2024 (3,793).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 31.5% of the applications lodged in Ivory Coast that year, from 30.3% at the consulates of France to 44.6% at those of Germany. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 4th most applied-for Schengen state in Ivory Coast.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Ivory Coast, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Italian citizens travelling to Ivory Coast
ItalyIvory Coast Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Ivory Coast visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- 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.
Ivorian citizens planning a trip to Italy can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Ivorian citizens can stay in Italy
How long Ivorian citizens may stay in Italy 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 Italian embassy in Abidjan and the consulate in Abidjan, or to a visa centre acting for Italy; fees, documents and processing times are published by Italy.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Ivorian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Ivorian citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Ivorian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Ivory Coast
Italian 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 Italy?
Italy requires Ivorian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Italian embassy in Ivory Coast?
The Italian embassy in Ivory Coast is in Abidjan; there is also a consulate in Abidjan.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?
Italian 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 Italy visa-free?
No; Ivorian citizens need a visa for Italy 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.