🇨🇮 Ivory Coast visa requirements for Emirati citizens
Emirati citizens need an electronic travel authorization (eTA) for Ivory Coast — a quick online approval, not a full visa.
Entry rules for United Arab Emirates passport holders
Ivory Coast requires Emirati visitors to register online for an electronic travel authorization before departure. An eTA is lighter than a visa — approval is usually issued within minutes to hours — but airlines will deny boarding without it, so complete it before heading to the airport.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Ivory Coast immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Emirati passport ranks #1 worldwide, opening 168 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (127 visa-free, 36 with a visa on arrival and 5 with an eTA). Ivory Coast is one of them.
This is not reciprocal — traveling the other way, Ivorian citizens need to arrange entry to United Arab Emirates in advance (e-visa).
Across Western Africa as a whole, 11 of 16 destinations are open to Emirati travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Ivory Coast
- Capital
- Yamoussoukro
- Region
- Western Africa
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (Fr)
- Languages
- French
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Frequently asked questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?
Emirati citizens need an electronic travel authorization (eTA) for Ivory Coast — a quick online approval, not a full visa.
Can Emirati citizens apply online for entry to Ivory Coast?
Yes. Ivory Coast offers an online electronic travel authorization (eTA) for United Arab Emirates passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Ivory Coast?
The currency in Ivory Coast is the West African CFA franc (Fr). The capital city is Yamoussoukro.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: eTA required for Emirati citizens traveling to Ivory Coast. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Ivory Coast embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Africa for Emirati passport holders
Going the other way? United Arab Emirates visa requirements for Ivorian citizens →
Source data last updated 2025-01-12.