Ivory Coast Visa Requirements For Swiss Citizens

Explore Sassandra

It is a 7-hour trip from Abidjan to Sassandra, a beautiful destination for ecotourism lovers. In the Sassandra River, go pirogue fishing. The mangroves are home to hippos and marine mammals. Browse the markets while walking across the Weygand Bridge. Visit Attieke, a hamlet well-known for producing cassava rhizome.

At Ivory Coast Immigration Services, we offer a fast and convenient online visa application for international travelers. The process is speedy and straightforward. For more details, please proceed to the following sections.

Ivory Coast e-visa for Switzerland citizens

Ivory Coast e-Visa Types

Some countries can visit the Ivory Coast without a visa, depending on the policy. However, citizens from Switzerland are not supported by this policy. Applying for a visa is a mandatory element for Swiss citizens.

Swiss citizens can apply for one of the following two visa types online. Note that you must apply for a visa that matches the purpose of your trip:

• Tourist e-visa - The tourist e-visa is valid for 90 days. However, visitors may reside for 30 days on each entry. The tourist e-visa is only for tourism and leisure purposes.
• Business e-visa - The business e-visa is valid for 90 days. However, visitors can stay for up to 30 days on each trip. The business e-visa permits work and commercial purposes.

Ivory Coast Visa Requirements For Swiss Citizens

To experience Ivory Coast's immense, beautiful attractions, Swiss nationals must get a valid e-visa and passport. This section will discuss the Ivory Coast visa requirements for Swiss citizens and how travelers can get an e-visa from Switzerland.

• A valid Swiss passport is required.
  • The passport should be valid for at least 06 months from the issue date in Ivory Coast.
  • At least 02 blank pages for visa stamping.
• A clear copy of the applicant’s biographical page. Applicants can scan this information from the first page of their passport.
• A recent photograph. Please keep it a passport-sized photo and on a white background.
• Confirm your traveling schedule or present flight ticket details.
• Verify your accommodation reservation.

Ivory Coast visa requirements for Swiss citizens

Applying For an Ivory Coast Visa From Switzerland

Applicants from Switzerland can apply for a visa to Ivory Coast in 02 ways:

• At the Embassy: applicants can apply for a paper visa at the nearest Ivory Coast Embassy.
• Apply online: This way, applicants apply for a visa online using the Ivory Coast Immigration Services's visa application online system.

Tourists can apply for an e-visa in one of two ways. Nonetheless, because of its ease, we urge that you use the online application option. Applying at the Embassy may be time-consuming and inconvenient; therefore, an online registration system is the easiest way to register for an e-visa for a short-term trip.

Travelers can obtain an e-visa approval within as few as 30 minutes by executing our three simple steps:

• Step 1: Complete the accurate identifying details and passport numbers. Request rejections will result from mistakes and misleading statements.
• Step 2: Deposit the e-visa fee, which is required for the e-visa to be issued. Upon payment, we will need further documents relevant to your trip intentions.
• Step 3: You will receive an e-visa at your email address shortly. It must be printed since e-visa documents are required to enter Ivory Coast.

Processing Time Service

The service cost you must pay is determined by the processing time you choose for your e-Visa application:

• Standard service: This normal processing takes approximately 03 working days to complete your visa application.
• Urgent service: Selecting this service will ensure applicants receive their visa within 02 business days.
• Super-Urgent service: Selecting this service will guarantee your visa approval within 24 working hours.

Ivory Coast e-visa fee for Swiss citizens

Ivory Coast Visa Fee For Swiss Citizens

Swiss travelers must pay two fees to process their e-visa: the Government and Service fees. The government fee must be paid to the Ivory Coast government for your e-visa application to be processed. The service fee is paid to Ivory Coast Immigration Services in exchange for consultancy and other associated services.

For the visa payment, applicants can submit the fees via:

• Online payment: we accept Visa, Master card, PayPal, and American Express.
• Direct deposit: we accept the bank transfer.

Moreover, we highly advise travelers to obtain Travel Insurance to safeguard their benefits from unexpected incidents and health concerns.