United States
Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
US 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
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Ivory Coast visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
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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.
US citizens planning a trip to Ivory Coast can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long US citizens can stay in Ivory Coast
US citizens may stay in Ivory Coast for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ivory Coast.
How US citizens apply
US 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 US citizens
Liberia, Ghana and Mali require US citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Ivorian citizens travelling to the United States
Ivorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?
US 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 US citizens stay in Ivory Coast?
US citizens can stay in Ivory Coast for up to 90 days with an ETA.
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Ivorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Can US citizens enter Ivory Coast visa-free?
No; US 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.