Ivory Coast
South Africa
South Africa visa for Ivorian citizens
Entry requirement
Ivorian citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- South Africa visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dirco.gov.za
Which South Africa visa?
Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits
Key facts
- Fee
- ZAR 425
All visa types for South Africa
South Africa’s tourist visa costs ZAR 425 at the standard rate published by its authorities.
South African missions in Ivory Coast
- Embassy of South Africa in Abidjan
Rue Monseigneur René Kouassi, Abidjan
Today 08:00–13:00, 13:45–17:00
South Africa has 1 mission in Ivory Coast, with its embassy in Abidjan.
South African citizens travelling to Ivory Coast
South AfricaIvory Coast Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Ivory Coast visa for citizens of South Africa
Travel advice for South Africa
- 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.
For a trip from Ivory Coast to South Africa, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Ivorian citizens can stay in South Africa
How long Ivorian citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ivorian citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Africa is applied for online on its official government portal; Ivorian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Africa’s neighbours for Ivorian citizens
Mozambique admits Ivorian citizens visa-free. Eswatini and Lesotho require Ivorian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South African citizens travelling to Ivory Coast
South African 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 South Africa?
Ivorian citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the South African embassy in Ivory Coast?
The South African embassy in Ivory Coast is in Abidjan.
How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?
South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?
South African 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 South Africa visa-free?
No; Ivorian citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa.
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.