Ivory Coast visa requirements for Rwandans
Travel and visa requirements
Ivorian Visa is not required for Rwandans
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- The visa policy of Cote d'Ivoire allows Rwandans to stay for a period of 90 days.
- Intending visitors are to apply for an e-visa before travelling.
- Prospective visitors 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.
- Rwanda citizens visiting 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 Rwanda will be required to provide proof of yellow fever vaccination.
- Travellers 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 Rwandan or onward destination will be required.
- Intending visitors can get to Cote d'Ivoire from any international airport in Rwanda. There are international airports in Kigali and Kamembe.
- PrecisionAir, RwandAir, Kenya Airways, and Ethiopian Airways are some of the airlines that fly from Rwanda to Cote d'Ivoire.
- The estimated flight duration from Kigali to Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire is 9 hours, 10 minutes and from Kamembe, it is 1 day, 4 hours.
- 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 the citizens practise 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), which puts Rwanda two hours ahead in time.
- 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.
- Transportation in Cote d'Ivoire is possible with buses, taxis and car rentals.
- 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
Do i need a visa to visit Cote d'Ivoire?
Rwanda nationals can visit Cote d'Ivoire for a period of 90 days without a visa, but by applying for an e-visa before travelling.
Is Ivory Coast safe for tourist travel?
Some part of Ivory Coast is quite safe to visit, however, places like Bouaké are to be avoided because it is prone to outbreaks of political and military violence.
How long should my passport be valid for before travelling to Ivory Coast?
The immigration department of Ivory Coast mandates that visitors are to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond their date of departure from the country. The passport should have at least two blank pages or visa stamping.
When is the best time to visit Ivory Coast?
The best time to visit Ivory Coast is from November to March when temperatures are bearable thanks to the warm and dry season. The parks are also abloom during this period of the year and wildlife is abundant.