Ivory Coast
United States
United States visa for Ivorian citizens
Entry requirement
Ivorian citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ci.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
The United States’ tourist visa costs US$185 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
US missions in Ivory Coast
- Embassy of the United States in Abidjan
Rue D33, Cocody
The United States has 1 mission in Ivory Coast, with its embassy in Abidjan.
US visas issued to citizens of Ivory Coast
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 7,764 | 6,720 |
| Student (F, M) | 470 | 344 |
| Exchange (J) | 90 | 65 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 103 | 74 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 83 | 91 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 627 | 468 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 130 | 76 |
| Total | 9,267 | 7,838 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 30.1% | 36.8% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 7,838 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Ivory Coast, the 93rd highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 86%, diplomatic and official visas 6% and student visas 4%. That is 15% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (9,267).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Ivory Coast received 954, 72% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 36.8% for citizens of Ivory Coast in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 30.1%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Ivory Coast anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Ivory Coast.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Ivory Coast
United StatesIvory Coast Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Ivory Coast visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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 the United States, the published travel advice reads as follows: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Ivorian citizens can stay in the United States
How long Ivorian citizens may stay in the United States 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 US embassy in Abidjan, or to a visa centre acting for the United States; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United States.
The United States’ neighbours for Ivorian citizens
Canada and Mexico require Ivorian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Ivory Coast
Before flying to Ivory Coast, US citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Ivorian citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Where is the US embassy in Ivory Coast?
The US embassy in Ivory Coast is in Abidjan.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?
Before flying to Ivory Coast, US citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can Ivorian citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Ivorian citizens need a visa for the United States 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.