Ivory Coast visa requirements for Mauritanians
Travel and visa requirements
Ivorian Visa is not required for Mauritanians
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Cote d'Ivoire’s immigration law provides that nationals of Mauritania can visit for a duration of 90 days.
- Intending travellers are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond the date of entry in Cote d'Ivoire. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
- Visitors to Cote d'Ivoire must provide proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Cote d'Ivoire. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in the country.
- Nationals of Mauritania will be required to provide proof of yellow fever vaccination.
- Mauritania tourists below the age of 18 must show a copy of their birth certificate and travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
- A return ticket to Mauritania or onward destination will be required.
- Intending visitors can get to Cote d'Ivoire from any international airport in Mauritania. There are international airports in Nouadhibou and Nouakchott.
- Mauritanian Airlines International and Royal Air Maroc are some of the airlines that fly from Mauritania to Cote d'Ivoire.
- The estimated flight duration from Nouadhibou to Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire is 12 hour, 5 minutes and from Nouakchott, it is 4 hours, 10 minutes.
- The climate in Cote d'Ivoire is tropical. There are two rainy seasons; dry season is from November to April while the rainy season is from May to October.
- The West African CFA franc is the official currency used in Cote d'Ivoire. Visitors can visit various banks and exchange outlets in the country to exchange their foreign currencies.
- Christianity, Islam and traditional believes are the major religions in Cote d'Ivoire. Nevertheless, the majority of citizens practice Christianity.
- Cote d'Ivoire is a multilingual country, with 78 languages being spoken in the country. However, French is the official language and the most spoken language in the country.
- The climate in Cote d'Ivoire is tropical. There are two rainy seasons; dry season is from November to April while the rainy season is from May to October.
- Tourists are advised to budget about $50 to spend on daily expenses while in Cote d'Ivoire.
- Cote d'Ivoire uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Both countries are in the same timezone.
- Attiéké, alloco and foutou are some of the delicacies visitors can try while in Cote d'Ivoire.
- Parc National de Taï, Hôtel Ivoire and Galerie Cécile Fakhoury are some tourist attractions visitors can visit during their stay in Cote d'Ivoire.
- The power and socket plug used in Cote d'Ivoire are of Type C and E. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Getting around in Cote d'Ivoire is possible with the various public means of transportation available, this includes shared taxis, minibuses, trains and domestic flights.
- Visitors travelling to Cote d'Ivoire are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and regulations as they go about their tourism-related activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ivory Coast safe for tourist visit?
Ivory Coast is not a completely safe place to visit due to high levels of both petty and violent crimes and political unrest. Tourists are advised to remain very cautious while in the country.
What is the official language of Ivory Coast?
Why is Ivory Coast called Cote D'Ivoire?
Ivory Coast is an English word and Côte d'Ivoire is a French word. It is now known by its French name after the name was changed officially since 1985. Many people still call it Ivory Coast as it is easier to pronounce.
When is the best time to travel to Ivory Coast?
From November to March is the best time to visit Ivory Coast. During this period, temperatures are bearable and roads are better accessible.