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Netherlands visa for Ivorian citizens

Visa required

Ivorian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at nederlandwereldwijd.nl

Which Netherlands visa?

Schengen visa (type C) for tourism

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Fee
€90
Processing time
Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.

Apply on Dutch consular portal – Schengen visa application

All visa types for the Netherlands

The Netherlands’ tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is consular.mfaservices.nl. Processing time, as the Netherlands states it: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Dutch missions in Ivory Coast

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

Dutch citizens travelling to Ivory Coast

NetherlandsIvory Coast Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Ivory Coast visa for citizens of the Netherlands

Travel advice for the Netherlands

  • 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 the Netherlands, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the Netherlands at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Netherlands (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Netherlands (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Ivorian citizens can stay in the Netherlands

How long Ivorian citizens may stay in the Netherlands 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 Dutch embassy in Abidjan, or to a visa centre acting for the Netherlands; fees, documents and processing times are published by the Netherlands.

the Netherlands and the Schengen area

A Schengen visa issued by the Netherlands lets Ivorian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.

The Netherlands’ neighbours for Ivorian citizens

Germany and Belgium require Ivorian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Dutch citizens travelling to Ivory Coast

Dutch 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 the Netherlands?

Ivorian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel.

Where is the Dutch embassy in Ivory Coast?

The Dutch embassy in Ivory Coast is in Abidjan.

How much does the Netherlands tourist visa cost?

The Netherlands’ official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.

Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?

Dutch 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 the Netherlands visa-free?

No; Ivorian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands 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.