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How to get a Ivory Coast visa from Kenya
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Kenyan passport holders travelling to Ivory Coast.
Visa types & fees
5 visa options for travelling to Ivory Coast.
Business visa
Processing time6 days
Validity3 months
Fee (approx.)$119
Medical visa
Processing time6 days
Validity3 months
Fee (approx.)$119
Student visa
Processing time6 days
ValidityOver a year
Fee (approx.)$130
Tourist visa
Processing time6 days
Validity3 months
Fee (approx.)$130
Transit visa
Processing time6 days
Validity3 days
Fee (approx.)$119
Application requirements
Documents Kenyan applicants need to provide.
- A current biometric passport – that is valid for at least six months upon arrival.
- Flight booking information.
- A confirmed accommodation booking – if you are traveling for tourism.
- An invitation letter – if you are traveling for business.
- Credit and debit cards or Paypal accounts are accepted
Visa type details
Business visa
- Invitation letter or a mission order
- Evidence relating to your qualities as a businessman
- Proof of hotel booking or other accommodation
- Proof of sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay in the country.
- Proof of vaccination against yellow fever, Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis, polio, flu, varicella, and other regular vaccines
- Letter from employer granting your leave and stating that you will be coming back to Kenya and the job
Medical visa
- Proof of hotel booking or other means of accommodation
- An invitation letter from the medical facility
- A medical certificate or proof of appointment in a hospital or clinic.
- Proof of payment of medical bill in Ivory Coast
- Proof of payment of visa fees and traveling fees
- Applicant must have someone accompanying him or her who must have paid all necessary fees and provide proof
Student visa
- Proof of hotel booking or other accommodation
- Proof of sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay in the country.
- When applying for a study or research visa, you will need:
- A university or public institution enrollment or pre-registration certificate
- Your latest school certificate or student card
- Your diplomas
- Proof of accommodation (lease document, university campus room, etc.)
- Proof of sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay in the country (around 1 million CFA francs for a year of studies), or a scholarship certificate stating the amount and duration allocated
- Proof of subscription to health insurance.
Tourist visa
- Travel Itinerary
- Proof of health insurance
- Proof of accommodation
- You are not allowed to do business
- You can bring in your pets without an import license provided that such pet has a vaccination certificate
Transit visa
- This visa is for persons who are willing to transit through an airport in Ivory Coast and is valid for 3 days
- You do not need an e-visa provided that you will not leave the transit lounge
- If you plan on leaving the transit lounge, you should buy this visa
- You cannot take up employment with this visa
Where to apply
Ivory Coast embassy & visa application centers in Kenya.
Nairobi
AddressSuite 307, 2nd Floor, East Wing Applewood Park, Off Wood Avenue Nairobi Kenya
Phone(+254) 786 888 022 (+254) (20) 224 2339
Email[email protected]
Websitewww.civkenya.com
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa going from Kenya to Ivory coast
Yes, except you are going on transit and do not plan on leaving the transit lounge
Can i carry my pets along when traveling to Ivory Coast
You are allowed to bring your pets along to Ivory Coast, all you need do is show evidence of Import license or certificate of Vaccination
What language is spoken in Ivory Coast
There are 73 languages currently spoken in Ivory Coast but its most commonly spoken language is French
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Ivory Coast visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.