Ireland visa requirements for Ivorians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Ivorians visiting Ireland

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Irish Visa.

  • A valid Ivorian International Passport with at least 6months validity with two or more blank pages for visa sticker on your passport.
  • Two(2) current photograph-sized photos with white background.
  • The photocopy of your passport full pages, like 1-32 pages must be produced.
  • Travel medical insurance with a minimum coverage of 30,000 Euro. 
  • Bank account statement for the last 6months duly endorsed by the Bank.
  • Police clearance certificate.
  • Proof of hotel reservation you want to stay in Ireland or private accommodation from your person in Ireland. 
  • Photocopies of all previous visas in your passport.
  • Evidence of flight bookings, indicating the airline, departure and arrival dates.
  • Written statement for visiting.
  • An under-age person travelling alone or accompanied by a guardian must present:
    • Original birth certificate
    • Consent letter from both parents
    • Attach the parent's identity card photocopy or data page of their passports
    • The visa application form must be signed by the guardian.
  • Ivorian applicants for Ireland visa should apply in neighbouring countries where Ireland has a Diplomatic Mission as there none of Ireland Mission in Ivory Coast currently.

Ireland Visa for Ivorians

Facts about Ireland

The Republic of Ireland is famous its coastline, villages, and towns by the shoreline. The country has a lot of resorts and cliffs. The most famous and highest cliffs in Ireland are the Croaghaun which rises to 688m. tourists can enjoy surfing and kayaking at the seaside resort to the south and southwest of Ireland. The cities in Ireland have a lot of attractions for every tourist. In Dublin, the main attractions are the Dublin Castle, Croke Park, Saint Stephen’s Green Park, and the Bloomsday Festival. Cork city has a wildlife park, an opera house, a castle, and an island. The best-known attraction in Limerick King John’ Castle, other attractions include; The Hunt Museum, Adare, and Lough Gur. Galway is not known for its attractions but rather for its atmosphere and lively scenery. Waterford is the city with the warmest climate in the world and has a 5km long beach which is very popular for surfing.
 
The tourism industry in the Republic of Ireland is one of the biggest contributing industries to the economy of the country. Each year, the industry contributes €5bn in revenue accounting for 4% of GNP and providing over 200,000 jobs. In 2017, over 9 million foreign tourists visited the country which was a 3.5% increase from the number that visited during the previous year. It is estimated that this number is going to be on the rise for years to come.
 
Being involved in any form of drug dealing, even if it is being in possession of a small quantity of will attract a lengthy prison sentence. Foreigners are not allowed to enter or leave the country with €10,000 or its equivalent.

Types of Ireland Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Business visa 3-8 working days 90 days
Transit visa within 2 months 3 days

General Requirements for Ireland Visa

  • A valid Ivorian International Passport with at least 6months validity with two or more blank pages for visa sticker on your passport.
  • Two(2) current photograph-sized photos with white background.
  • The photocopy of your passport full pages, like 1-32 pages must be produced.
  • Travel medical insurance with a minimum coverage of 30,000 Euro. 
  • Bank account statement for the last 6months duly endorsed by the Bank.
  • Police clearance certificate.
  • Proof of hotel reservation you want to stay in Ireland or private accommodation from your person in Ireland. 
  • Photocopies of all previous visas in your passport.
  • Evidence of flight bookings, indicating the airline, departure and arrival dates.
  • Written statement for visiting.
  • An under-age person travelling alone or accompanied by a guardian must present:
    • Original birth certificate
    • Consent letter from both parents
    • Attach the parent's identity card photocopy or data page of their passports
    • The visa application form must be signed by the guardian.
  • Ivorian applicants for Ireland visa should apply in neighbouring countries where Ireland has a Diplomatic Mission as there none of Ireland Mission in Ivory Coast currently.
Ireland Business visa Ireland Transit visa

Ireland Transit Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Citizens of Ivory Coast are required to be in possession of an Irish transit visa when arriving at a port of entry in Ireland for the purposes of passing through a port (airport, seaport) in order to travel to another state.
  • A transit visa does not permit Ivorian citizens to enter Ireland for any purpose. It only permits you to transit through Ireland in order to reach your destination in another country.
  • If the intention of the foreign travellers is to leave the port at any stage, they must apply for a short stay visa in the normal way.
  • Applicants are to have the relevant visa for your country of destination in your passport before applying for an Irish transit visa. 
  • There are Single and Multiple entries Transit Visa available to the applicants.
  • The visa costs 25 Euro for a single entry.
  • Your transit visa is only valid for 3 days to transit through Ireland.
  • People are required to provide Travel medical insurance with a minimum coverage of 30,000 Euro covering the whole of the Schengen area, as this visa grants you the advantage to transit into the Schengen states.
  • Bank account statement for the last 6months duly endorsed by the Bank you are using.
  • Since Ireland does not currently maintain an embassy in Ivory Coast, Applicants for Ireland visas are to visit neighbouring countries where Ireland has an embassy.
  • Ivorian citizens are advised to visit the Irish Embassy in Nigeria for visa application. They can visit this address: Diplomatic and Consular Information for Nigeria, Embassy of Ireland, 11 Negro Crescent, Maitama District, Abuja, Nigeria.

Ireland Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Irish business visa for Ivorian citizens are issued to the Ivorians for the purpose of going into the country to attend business meetings.
  • The Irish business visa is also issued to foreign businessmen to negotiate and sign agreements or contracts.
  • The applicants for this Irish business visa are permitted to work for 14 days or less.
  • The Visa does not allow you to work above 14 days, that is, you will not be permitted to work for 15 days or longer.
  • The visa costs 60 Euros for single entry and 100 Euros for multiple entries.
  • The visa is usually processed within 3 to 8 working days but could take longer if your information is not accurate or as a result of some cases.
  • Foreigners travelling on this Irish business visa are liable to Irish public services, e.g public hospitals.
  • The maximum stay allowed under this Irish business is 90 days with multiple entries option.
  • In assessing an application, a visa officer will assess your document in ensuring you leave Ireland at the end of your visit.
  • The holder of an Irish Business visa is liable to travel into other Schengen countries in which Ireland belongs but will have to visit Ireland first before traveling to other countries of Schengen States.
  • The Business Visa requires the holder to provide Bank statements from the last six(6) months to prove their financial stability throughout their stay in Ireland.
  • Since Ireland does not currently maintain an embassy in Ivory Coast, Applicants for Ireland visas are to visit neighbouring countries where Ireland has an embassy.
  • Ivorian citizens are advised to visit the Irish Embassy in Nigeria. They can visit this address: Diplomatic and Consular Information for Nigeria, Embassy of Ireland, 11 Negro Crescent, Maitama District, Abuja, Nigeria.

Ireland Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Business visa

60.00 (EUR)

Transit visa

25.00 (EUR)

Ireland Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Ivory Coast

Location

Address

Abuja

Ivorian citizens are advised to visit the Irish Embassy in Nigeria for visa application. They can visit this address: Diplomatic and Consular Information for Nigeria, Embassy of Ireland, 11 Negro Crescent, Maitama District, Abuja, Nigeria.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the places to visit when traveling to Ireland?

There are many beautiful places that are fascinating and consider wonderful experience to relish when visiting beautiful places like Dublin City. Cliffs of Moher. Killarney National Park. In fact, all these places are considered a tip of an iceberg.

Is Ireland safe to visit?

Ireland is indeed a safe place to visit. However, it is considered unsafe as a result of sexually motivated crimes against women.

What is the original language of the Irish?

The indigenous language in Ireland is Irish Gaelic(Gaeilge nah Eireann) and it is a Celtic language spoken by 138,000 people as a first language, and by another 1,000,000 people as a second language in Ireland. The language is sometimes referred to as Gaelic, Irish Gaelic, or Erse.

When is the right season to visit Ireland?

The best time to visit Ireland is in April, May, and June, as well as in September and October. Even though the weather of the country can be unpredictable, Irish weather such as spring and autumn tend to be relatively mild and have fewer crowds usually lead to lower prices than during the peak of summer.