United Kingdom
Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
British 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
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Ivory Coast visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at royaumeuni.diplomatie.gouv.ci
Which Ivory Coast visa?
Where to apply in United Kingdom
- Embassy of Ivory Coast in London
Upper Belgrave Street 1, SW1X 8BJ London
- Honorary Consulate of Ivory Coast in Aberdeen
Crown Street 25N, AB11 6HA Aberdeen
no hours on record
Ivorian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
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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 the United Kingdom 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 British citizens can stay in Ivory Coast
British citizens may stay in Ivory Coast for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ivory Coast.
How British citizens apply
British 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 British citizens
Liberia, Ghana and Mali require British citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Ivorian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Ivorian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?
British citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Ivory Coast, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can British citizens stay in Ivory Coast?
British citizens can stay in Ivory Coast for up to 90 days with an ETA.
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Ivorian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Can British citizens enter Ivory Coast visa-free?
No; British 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.