What are the entry ports to enter Ivory Coast?

In Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire), the e-visa system is designed to facilitate entry for travelers, primarily through the country's main international gateway.

Primary Entry Port for E-Visa

Applicants whose visa applications have been approved are at present required to enter the Ivory Coast through only one entry point, which is Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (Abidjan).

Travelers with an e-visa must fly into Abidjan and present their e-visa approval letter at the Visa on Arrival counter to receive their visa sticker.

Other Entry Ports

Apart from Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (Abidjan), the Ivory Coast eVisa is not valid for entry at any other airport or border checkpoint in the country. If you plan to enter through a different port by air, land or sea, you will need to apply for a regular visa at an Ivory Coast embassy/consulate before traveling.

Airports

• Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) – Abidjan (main entry point)
• Port Bouet Airport (ABJ)
• Bouaké Airport (BYK)

Land borders

• Elubo / Noé: Ghana-Ivory Coast border
• Tingréla / Niellé: Mali-Ivory Coast border
• Ferkessédougou: Burkina Faso-Ivory Coast border
• Tabou / Pekan: Liberia - Ivory Coast Border
• Sipilou /Danane: Guinea - Ivory Coast Border

Seaports

• Abidjan Port
• San Pédro Port

Practical Tips

• Abidjan, by air, is the safest and most straightforward option for most travelers, especially first-timers.
• Land crossings are viable if you’re coming from a neighboring country, but infrastructure and security vary—Ghana’s Elubo-Noé route is the most reliable.
• Always check the current border status.
• Besides the visa, a Yellow Fever Certificate is mandatory for all travelers entering the Ivory Coast, regardless of the entry point. You may need to show it upon arrival or departure.

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