Is SNEDAI the official channel?

Yes — SNEDAI is the operator accredited by the Ivorian state, though it's a snedai.com domain rather than .gouv.ci. The €73 applied directly there is the real fee; third-party agencies charge more.

Can I just get the visa on arrival?

No — non-ECOWAS travellers must complete the online pre-enrolment and get approval before flying. Biometrics are then finalised on arrival at Abidjan.

🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire

🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire · e-Visa (online pre-enrolment)

Côte d'Ivoire e-visa — €73, finalised biometrically on arrival

Côte d'Ivoire's e-visa costs €73 (including bank charges) for a 3-month multiple-entry visa, applied via SNEDAI — the operator officially accredited by the Ivorian state (snedai.com, not a .gouv.ci domain). You pre-enrol and pay online (approved in 3–4 business days), then complete biometric enrolment on arrival at Abidjan airport. A Yellow Fever certificate is mandatory. Third-party agencies charge more (around €107) for the same visa — you don't need them.

who needs it	Non-ECOWAS nationals (ECOWAS citizens are visa-exempt). You must pre-enrol online before travel — you can't simply arrive without prior approval.
government fee	€73 — including bank charges, for the 3-month multiple-entry e-visa applied directly on the state-accredited snedai.com. Third-party agencies charge up to ~€107 for the same visa — avoid themsource: SNEDAI — state-accredited Côte d'Ivoire e-visa operator · verified 2026-07
processing	3–4 business days for online pre-enrolment approvalUK government advice: apply at least 10 working days before travel; biometrics are completed on arrival at Abidjan airport · source: UK GOV.UK — Côte d'Ivoire entry requirements · verified 2026-07
length of stay	Valid 3 months, multiple entry.

documents you will need

Passport valid at least 6 months
A recent passport photograph (under 6 months old)
Proof of a round-trip flight reservation
A letter of invitation or accommodation certificate
An international Yellow Fever vaccination certificate (mandatory from age 9 months)

how the process runs

01Pre-enrol and pay the €73 fee on the state-accredited snedai.com
02Receive approval in 3–4 business days and print the pre-authorisation
03Travel with it (valid at least 48 hours before departure)
04Complete biometric enrolment on arrival at Abidjan airport

why applications get refused

No Yellow Fever certificate (on-arrival vaccination is then required for ~US$14)
No prior online pre-enrolment before travel
Incomplete documents or an unverifiable accommodation/invitation

questions we actually get

Is SNEDAI the official channel?: Yes — SNEDAI is the operator accredited by the Ivorian state, though it's a snedai.com domain rather than .gouv.ci. The €73 applied directly there is the real fee; third-party agencies charge more.
Can I just get the visa on arrival?: No — non-ECOWAS travellers must complete the online pre-enrolment and get approval before flying. Biometrics are then finalised on arrival at Abidjan.

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This guide reflects the official sources as of 2026-07 (matrix 2026.Q3). For a decision about your own case, that is not enough — talk to a licensed advisor.

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