Ivory Coast visa requirements for Congoleses

Travel and visa requirements

Ivorian Visa is not required for Congoleses

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Congo passport holders can stay visa-free in Ivory Coast for 90 days.
  • Congo passport holders are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure from Ivory Coast.
  • Congo passport holders must have a return/onward ticket, and must also provide proof of hotel accommodation.
  • Congolese visiting Ivory Coast can extend their stay for another 90 days at the immigration office. 
  • Congolese visiting Ivory Coast with pets must have a certificate of vaccination and must obtain an import license from the embassy or high commission. 
  •  Congolese visiting Ivory Coast must check for hepatitis A, typhoid fever, yellow fever, polio, Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccines.
  • Direct flights are available from the Maya Maya International Airport Brazzaville, Congo to Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast. The estimated flight time is between 3 - 4 hours.
  • Religion in Ivory Coast is diverse with Christianity (mostly Catholic and Evangelical) representing 51.8% of the total population. Adherents of Islam (mostly Sunni) represent 24.9% of the population. A smaller portion of the population is irreligious or follows traditional African religions.
  • Because the time zone currently used in Ivory Coast is the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), Congo is 1 hour ahead of Ivory Coast.
  • Getting around Ivory Coast is possible through various public means of transportation including Taxis, Trains, Domestic Flights, Car Hires.
  • 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.
  • The climate of the Ivory Coast is generally warm and humid, ranging from equatorial in the southern coasts to tropical in the middle and semiarid in the far north. There are three seasons: warm and dry (November to March), hot and dry (March to May), and hot and wet (June to October).
  • November through March is the best time to visit the Ivory Coast when temperatures are bearable thanks to the warm and dry season. The parks are also abloom during this time of the year and wildlife is abundant. 
  • The official language is French. The main African languages are Yacouba, Senoufo, Baoulé, Betie, Attie, Agni and Dioula.
  • Visitors might want to pick up some basic French, Yacouba, Senoufo, Baoulé, Betie, Attie, Agni and Dioula.  phrases to help them navigate communications in rural spaces.
  • Visitors taking pictures are advised to be respectful and conscious of their environment while at it. Photo subjects or their guardians might need to be tipped in some cases.
  • Visitors are advised to be careful when carrying out monetary transactions in Ivory Coast, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ivory Coast known for?

For more than three decades after its independence from France, Ivory Coast was known for its religious and ethnic harmony, as well as its well-developed economy. The West African country is often hailed as a model of stability.

Is it safe to visit Ivory Coast?

Ivory Coast is only relatively safe. There is both petty and violent crime in the country, as well as political differences and others. Intending visitors to this country are advised to stay cautious.

How large is Ivory Coast?

Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) is the 28th largest African country by area (322,460 km² (124,503 sq mi)). The top 10 African countries by area are Algeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan, Libya, Chad, Niger, Angola, Mali, South Africa, Ethiopia.

What is the culture of Ivory Coast?

The culture of Ivory Coast is layered and colorful, all thanks to the nation's geographical location, collection of ethnic groups and years under French occupation. They have an excess of 60 different indigenous tribes and even more sub-clusters, all with their own distinct identities and traditions.

How wealthy is Côte d'Ivoire?

Côte d'Ivoire has the 15th-highest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) among African countries (106.412 million International dollars). The top 10 African countries by GDP (PPP) are Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Algeria, Morocco, Ethiopia, Angola, Sudan, Libya.