Ivory Coast
South Korea
South Korea visa for Ivorian citizens
Entry requirement
Ivorian citizens need an e-Visa for South Korea, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- South Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at overseas.mofa.go.kr
Which South Korea visa?
C-3 short-term visit visa (C-3-9 ordinary tourist, C-3-1 general)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days
- Fee
- US$40
- Processing time
- Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel
All visa types for South Korea
For the tourist visa, South Korea’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40, and applications are made on visa.go.kr. Processing time, as South Korea states it: Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days.
South Korean missions in Ivory Coast
South Korea has 1 mission in Ivory Coast, with its embassy in Abidjan.
South Korean citizens travelling to Ivory Coast
South KoreaIvory Coast Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Ivory Coast visa for citizens of South Korea
Travel advice for South Korea
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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 Korea, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates South Korea at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 27 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Korea (updated 14 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Korea (updated 4 November 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Ivorian citizens can stay in South Korea
How long Ivorian citizens may stay in South Korea 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 Korea is applied for online on its official government portal; Ivorian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Korea’s neighbours for Ivorian citizens
North Korea requires Ivorian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to Ivory Coast
Before flying to Ivory Coast, South Korean citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Ivorian citizens need an e-Visa for South Korea, applied for online before travel.
Where is the South Korean embassy in Ivory Coast?
The South Korean embassy in Ivory Coast is in Abidjan.
How much does the South Korea tourist visa cost?
South Korea’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?
Before flying to Ivory Coast, South Korean citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can Ivorian citizens enter South Korea visa-free?
No; Ivorian citizens need an e-Visa for South Korea.
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.