Ivory Coast
Russia
Russia visa for Ivorian citizens
Entry requirement
Ivorian citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at cotedivoire.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to six months
- Processing time
- Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.
Processing time, as Russia states it: Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to six months.
Russian missions in Ivory Coast
- Embassy of Russia in Abidjan
Республика Кот д’Ивуар, г. Абиджан, Ривьера Гольф 1, улица D33, напротив католического храма Святой Девы Марии, Abidjan
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Russia has 1 mission in Ivory Coast, with its embassy in Abidjan.
Russian citizens travelling to Ivory Coast
RussiaIvory Coast Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Ivory Coast visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Ivory Coast to Russia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Ivorian citizens can stay in Russia
How long Ivorian citizens may stay in Russia 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 Russian embassy in Abidjan, or to a visa centre acting for Russia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for Ivorian citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Norway, Azerbaijan and North Korea require Ivorian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Ivory Coast
Russian 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 Russia?
Ivorian citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.
Where is the Russian embassy in Ivory Coast?
The Russian embassy in Ivory Coast is in Abidjan.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?
Russian 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 Russia visa-free?
No; Ivorian citizens need a visa for Russia 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.