Ivory Coast Immigration and Visas

Ivory Coast, or Côte d’Ivoire, is located on the south coast of West Africa. Ivory Coast’s political capital is Yamoussoukro and its economic capital is the port city of Abidjan. It borders Guinea and Liberia to the West, Burkina Faso, Mali to the North, Ghana to the East, and the Gulf of Guinea (Atlantic Ocean) to the South.

The Ivory Coast has several natural and man-made attractions that encourage those considering moving to the country to see if their qualifications and experience fulfil the Ivorian immigration requirements.

Another important factor that encourages people to immigrate to the Ivory Coast is its economy.

Ivory Coast’s economy remained strong during the Covid epidemic, which affected many countries badly. The GDP is growing nicely. The strongest avenues of income include investment, oil and gas, agriculture, mining, food processing, textiles, construction materials, automotive, and telecommunications.

Ivory Coast’s currency is the West African (CFA) franc.

There are seven types of Ivory Coast visas. Contact IBN Immigration Solutions, and we’ll assign a specialist in Ivory Coast visas and permits to oversee your case. Your specialist will tell you which visas and options apply to your situation.

IBN Immigration Solutions, services and consults on Application for any of the below Visas / Permits, including Permanent Residence and Citizenship in Ivory Coast:

• Ivory Coast Business Visitors Visa
• Ivory Coast Tourist Visa
• Ivory Coast Work Permit
• Ivory Coast Dependant Visa
• Ivory Coast Health and Social Affairs Visas
• Ivory Coast Study or Research Visas
• Ivory Coast Residence Permit

The visas and permits have different requirements regarding forms and documents. There are some general requirements, but there are also visa-specific forms. Your Ivory Coast immigration consultant knows which documents are necessary for your visa or permit and can even help you procure the documents.

Furthermore, your Ivorian immigration specialist can help you complete the forms to ensure you have all the information necessary to submit your application successfully.

Those older than 18 must obtain an Ivorian Police Record and Certificate of Residence for the residence permit application.

Certifications, police records, and certificates of residence documents cannot be older than three months from the date of submission. All documents must be translated into French.

You also need a Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate.

The types of visas have different costs. Your Ivory Coast immigration specialist will provide a breakdown of the fees and costs applicable to your visa or permit.

A comprehensive breakdown of the fees will help you to prepare financially for your move to the Ivory Coast.

Specific visa applications have different steps you must follow to approve your submission.

The Ivorian immigration process is fragmented, partly because several institutions are involved. As a result, you must go through layers of submissions to get approval for the necessary permits.

Generally, you need an Ivorian police clearance certificate and a residence certificate which must not be older than three months, at the residence authorisation stage.

If you’re from a visa-restricted country, you must apply at the nearest Ivorian Embassy in your country of origin or permanent residence. You can only submit your application after you’ve received the required clearance from the Ministry of Interior in the Ivory Coast.

You must submit applications for work authorisation from within the country to the AEJ in Ivory Coast.

You must submit applications for residence authorisation in person to ONI (Office Nationale Identification).

There are two authorities involved during the immigration process. The Agence Emploi Jeunes (AEJ) is responsible for issuing work permits, and the National Identification Office is responsible for issuing residence permits.