LaosIvory Coast

Ivory Coast visa for Lao citizens

Entry requirement

Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) up to 90 days

Lao citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Ivory Coast, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Ivory Coast visa?

All visa types for Ivory Coast

Where to apply in Laos

Ivory Coast has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Ivorian citizens travelling to Laos

Ivory CoastLaos Visa required Laos visa for citizens of Ivory Coast

Travel advice for Ivory Coast

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)

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 Laos to Ivory Coast, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Ivory Coast at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 February 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Ivory Coast (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Lao citizens can stay in Ivory Coast

Lao citizens may stay in Ivory Coast for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ivory Coast.

How Lao citizens apply

Lao citizens apply for the ETA for Ivory Coast online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.

Ivory Coast’s neighbours for Lao citizens

Ghana and Mali require Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Ivorian citizens travelling to Laos

Laos requires Ivorian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Lao citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?

Lao citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Ivory Coast, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Lao citizens stay in Ivory Coast?

Lao citizens can stay in Ivory Coast for up to 90 days with an ETA.

Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Laos?

Laos requires Ivorian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can Lao citizens enter Ivory Coast visa-free?

No; Lao citizens need an ETA for Ivory Coast.

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.