Ivory Coast visa requirements for Cape Verdians

Travel and visa requirements

Ivorian Visa is not required for Cape Verdians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Cape Verdes travelling to Ivory Coast are not required to obtain or apply for a visa for a stay period of 90 days.
  • Visitors must possess passports that are valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank passport page available for entry stamp(s).
  • Visitors will be requested to present a computer-generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets.
  • If stay in any hotel withing Ivory coast, visitors are required to provide a copy of confirmed hotel reservations.
  • Cape Verde citizens are required to present an International certificate of vaccination against yellow fever at the port of entry.
  • All travellers are required to pay an Airport Tax of 3,000 XOF upon leaving Cote d'Ivoire 
  • In Ivory Coast, the power plugs and sockets are of type C and E. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Côte d'Ivoire adopts Greenwich Mean Time zone (GMT), hence, Côte d'Ivoire is 1 hour ahead of Cape Verde.
  • The estimated flight time from Praia, Cape Verde to Cote d'Ivoire is 3 hours, 11 minutes.
  • The country has large populations of Muslims, Christians and various indigenous religions.
  • The official language of the republic is French with local indigenous languages also being widely used that include Baoule, Dioula, Dan, Anyin and Cebaara Senufo.
  • Cassava and plantains are significant parts of Ivorian cuisine. A type of corn paste called aitiu is used to prepare corn balls, and peanuts are widely used in many dishes.
  •  Ivory Coast climate is tropical along coast, semiarid in far north with three seasons - the country is warm and dry from November to March, hot and dry from March to May, hot and wet from June to October.
  • Taxis are a great and easy way to get around in Abidjan. Just look for an orange coloured car and flag it down. Fares are very affordable: US $2-4 depending on the length of the journey. 
  • Tourist villages, beaches, and photo safaris are some of the main tourist attractions to see in Côte d'Ivoire. Famous Mapouka dance.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Ivory Coast belongs to what continent?
Cote d’viore is a country in West Africa with a southerly facing North Atlantic Ocean coast. It is bordered by Ghana to the east, Liberia to the west, Guinea to the northwest, Mali to the north, and Burkina Faso to the northeast.
What sport is popularly played in Ivory Coast?

Though football (soccer) is still their most popular sport in Ivory Coast, other team sports like basketball and rugby union are steadily gaining popularity. 

Is it safe to visit Ivory Coast?

Generally speaking, safety in Ivory Coast is not one of a high level and there are petty crimes, violent crimes and political differences. You should generally be very careful when traveling to this country.