Cote d'Ivoire Biometric e-Visa (SNEDAI): Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide

Visa on Arrival
Cote d'Ivoire

Assistance Fee

S$ 65 .00
S$100 35% OFF

+ Government fee (paid to authorities)

e-Visa: EUR 73

See official fee details

Cote d'Ivoire Biometric e-Visa (SNEDAI) at a glance

Government visa fee
EUR 73
HolidaySG service fee
S$65.00
Processing time
3 to 4 working days
Maximum stay
90 days
Visa required?
Nationals requiring a visa, including Indian passport holders. Singapore passport holders are visa-exempt for up to 90 days and do not need this.
Arrival card
None
Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014). Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from our service fee.

Do you need a visa to Cote d'Ivoire?

Travellers from ECOWAS citizens; Morocco, Tunisia, Rwanda, Kenya, Seychelles, Mauritius, Singapore? — check current list. can generally enter Cote d'Ivoire without a visa. Nationals requiring a visa, including Indian passport holders. Singapore passport holders are visa-exempt for up to 90 days and do not need this.

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from ECOWAS citizens; Morocco, Tunisia, Rwanda, Kenya, Seychelles, Mauritius, Singapore? — check current list. do not require a visa for Cote d'Ivoire for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (SNEDAI — Côte d'Ivoire e-Visa (Ministry of Interior)) · Last verified 19 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Cote d'Ivoire visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026
Online application available — e-VISA ONLY via the official SNEDAI portal (snedai.com) — you pre-enrol online, pay ~EUR 73, then complete biometrics on arrival at Abidjan airport. Air arrivals into Abidjan only.
Visa on arrival: Yes Online application: Yes

Biometric e-Visa (SNEDAI)

Official fee: EUR 73
Validity
90 days from date of issue
Max stay
90 days
Time to approval
3 to 4 working days
Processing time
3 to 4 working days
Where to apply
Official SNEDAI e-visa portal (snedai.com)

Who needs it: Nationals requiring a visa, including Indian passport holders. Singapore passport holders are visa-exempt for up to 90 days and do not need this.

Visa-free: ECOWAS citizens; Morocco, Tunisia, Rwanda, Kenya, Seychelles, Mauritius, Singapore? — check current list.

Required documents

  • Passport valid at least 6 months with blank pages
  • Passport-style photo
  • Return/onward air ticket
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation)
  • Proof of sufficient funds

Arrival card: None

Extra charges: Fee stated as inclusive of bank charges on the official SNEDAI portal

e-Visa only valid for arrival at Abidjan airport.

Source: SNEDAI — Côte d'Ivoire e-Visa (Ministry of Interior) · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

HolidaySG assistance fee: S$65 S$100 per applicant — official government fees above are separate. Apply now

Who can apply

Nationals requiring a visa, including Indian passport holders. Singapore passport holders are visa-exempt for up to 90 days and do not need this.

Cote d'Ivoire visa requirements by nationality

Top 30 passports
Passport Requirement Max stay Need help?
🇸🇬Singapore e-Visa required 90 days Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇾Malaysia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇮🇳India Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇮🇩Indonesia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇵🇭Philippines Visa-free (up to 90 days) 90 days No visa needed
🇨🇳China Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇻🇳Vietnam Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇹🇭Thailand Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇯🇵Japan Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇰🇷South Korea Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇦🇺Australia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇬🇧United Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇺🇸United States Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇨🇦Canada Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇩🇪Germany Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇫🇷France Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇦🇪UAE Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇵🇰Pakistan Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇧🇩Bangladesh Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇱🇰Sri Lanka Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇭🇰Hong Kong Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇹🇼Taiwan Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇳🇿New Zealand Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇧🇷Brazil Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇷🇺Russia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇿🇦South Africa Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇳🇬Nigeria Visa-free (up to 90 days) 90 days No visa needed
🇪🇬Egypt Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇲🇲Myanmar Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed

General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.

Cote d'Ivoire visa — frequently asked questions

Yes — Singaporeans need an e-Visa for Cote d'Ivoire, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.
Indians need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before travelling to Cote d'Ivoire — apply online in advance.
Malaysians need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before travelling to Cote d'Ivoire — apply online in advance.
No visa is needed — Filipinos can enter Cote d'Ivoire visa-free for up to 90 days.
Chinese nationals need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before travelling to Cote d'Ivoire — apply online in advance.
The official government fee for the Biometric e-Visa (SNEDAI) is EUR 73. HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65 per applicant (usually S$100).
Biometric e-Visa (SNEDAI): 3 to 4 working days. Apply well before your travel date; we track your application until the outcome.
Typically: Passport valid at least 6 months with blank pages; Passport-style photo; Return/onward air ticket; Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation); Proof of sufficient funds. Exact requirements depend on your nationality — we send a personalised checklist.
Yes. The official SNEDAI portal (snedai.com) is the only government-approved channel. You pre-enrol online and finish biometrics on arrival at Abidjan airport.
Yes, Indians must obtain the e-visa pre-enrolment before travel.
No. Singapore passport holders are visa-exempt and may stay up to 90 days.
Approximately EUR 73 including bank charges on the official SNEDAI portal.
Usually 3 to 4 working days.
90 days from the date of issue, with up to a 90-day stay.
Biometric enrolment is completed on arrival at Abidjan airport; the e-visa route is designed for air arrivals into Abidjan.
Only snedai.com is recognised by the State of Cote d'Ivoire. Avoid third-party sites charging extra.

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