Malawi
Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast visa for Malawian citizens
Entry requirement
Malawian citizens do not need a visa for Ivory Coast, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Ivory Coast visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Ivory Coast visa?
Where to apply in Malawi
Ivory Coast has no embassy or consulate in Malawi on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Ivorian citizens travelling to Malawi
Ivory CoastMalawi Visa on arrival Malawi 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 Malawi 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Malawian citizens can stay in Ivory Coast
Malawian citizens may stay in Ivory Coast for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ivory Coast.
How Malawian citizens apply
Malawian 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 Malawian citizens
Ghana admits Malawian citizens visa-free. Mali requires Malawian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Ivorian citizens travelling to Malawi
Ivorian citizens receive their visa for Malawi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?
Malawian citizens do not need a visa for Ivory Coast, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Malawian citizens stay in Ivory Coast?
Malawian citizens can stay in Ivory Coast for up to 90 days with an ETA.
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Ivorian citizens receive their visa for Malawi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Malawian citizens enter Ivory Coast visa-free?
No; Malawian 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.