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Facts about Ivory-coast

Cote d’Ivoire is well known for its three UNESCO World Heritage Sites which are the Tai National Park, Comoe National Park and Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve. The Tai National Park is a hidden habitat for chimps, the park also offers tourists hiking opportunities through tropical forests. The country also has beach resorts where tourists can take in the lagoon winds.

Tourism in Ivory Coast has been steadily increasing since the early 1970s. In 1998, the country recorded 301,039 tourists but the number of tourists in the country is presently at about 1.6 million. It is projected that even more tourists will visit the country in years to come.

Tourists will not be allowed to export any high value piece of art from Ivory Coast without getting an exit permit from the National Museum. You are prohibited from entering the country with more than $1,000 or its equivalent.

Basic Travel Requirements for South Africans visiting Ivory-coast

Valid national passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the period of departure. The passport should have two blank pages.
Three recent passport sized photographs taken with a white background which follows the photo specification of a visa application.
Two copies of completed visa application form which has the necessary signatures.
Bank statement which is not older than 3 months from the period of visa application. This is proof that you can cater for yourself for the duration of your stay in the country.
Copy of travel itinerary.
Valid travel insurance.
Return flight ticket to South Africa.
Proof of accommodation that covers your stay in the country. This may be in form of confirmed hotel reservation in the country.

Types of Ivory-coast Visa

Types of Visa	Processing Time	Duration of Stay
Tourist Visa	4 working days	90 days
Business Visa	4 working days	90 days
Visa		30 days

Places in Visas of Ivory Coast Fees

Visa Type	Sub Type	Visa Fees
Tourist Visa		Not available
Business Visa		Not available
Visa		Not available

FAQs about Places in Visas of Ivory Coast

How old is the Ivory Coast ?

It has been 57 years to the day that the Ivory Coast gained independence.

What are the best restaurants to try when visiting Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire ?

The best restaurants to visit while you are in Ivory Coast are Le Grand Large at Bietry, Le Montparnasse, Bietry, and Le Mondial at Avenue Chardy, Plateau.

What are some lesser-known sights to see when visiting, Cote d’Ivoire ?

You can go to Kafolo Lagoon in Riviera Abatta.

What are the best activities to do with children when visiting Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire ?

There are so many activities to do with children in Ivory Coast. You can go to the beach, visit parks or malls that have dedicated game center for children.

3 Visas of Ivory Coast found

Tourist Visa from South Africa to Ivory Coast

Visas of Ivory Coast, Visa, Tourist visa

Johannesburg

Tourist visa enables foreigners to visit Ivory Coast for relaxation, sightseeing and recreation. This visa also serves as a visitor visa. You can visit friends and relatives with this visa. Holders of this visa are prohibited from being paid for services they render while in the country. Minors should ensure they are in possession of the original copy of their birth certificate. Foreigners visiting friends and relative in the country should provide a letter of invitation from their host in the country. The letter should have the home address and telephone number of the host. A copy of your South African stay permit will be requested if you are not a citizen of South Africa. Copies of all the original copies of your documents should be made available as the original copies may not be returned by the embassy. The receipt of your paid visa fees should be provided. You are expected to leave the country at the expiry of your visa. Valid medical insurance is required. Yellow fever vaccination is compulsory. Immunization against hepatitis A, hepatitis B, malaria, polio and meningitis is recommended.

Business Visa from South Africa to Ivory Coast

Visas of Ivory Coast, Visa, Business visa

Johannesburg

This visa is for business travelers visiting Ivory Coast with the intention of maintaining business relationships with their partner companies in the country. You are not restricted from attending business meetings, conferences and trade fairs with this visa. You can also negotiate and sign contracts with business partners in the country. The company you are visiting in Ivory Coast for business should provide a letter of invitation which should include the address of the company, purpose of the visit and duration of the visit. Certificate of business registration of the company you are visiting in Ivory Coast is required. Letter with the official company letterhead from your current employer in South Africa is required. Your employer should state that he/she is aware of your business leave. Your position in the company should be stated in the letter. Minors traveling without their parents should provide a letter of consent which is signed by both parents. An unabridged original copy of your birth certificate should be provided. You can neither be paid for services rendered in the country nor enroll to one of the institutions of learning in the country. Valid medical insurance. Certificate of yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for anyone visiting Ivory Coast. Travelers are advised to be immunized against hepatitis A, hepatitis B, malaria, polio and meningitis. You are expected to leave the country at the expiry of your visa. The visa is valid for 90 days.

Visa from South Africa to Ivory Coast

Visas of Ivory Coast, Visa-Free, Visa

Johannesburg

South African passport holders can stay in Cote d'Ivoire without a visa for a duration of 30 days. The Cote d'Ivoire visa is a multi-entry visa, with a validity of 90 days, although visitors are only allowed to stay a maximum of 30 days. Passports must be valid for six months during the duration of your stay, with one blank page for entry and exit stamps.  Before entry into Cote d'Ivoire, visitors must show proof of hotel booking reservation, passport photos, proof of sufficient funds and return or onward travel tickets. Intending visitors require a certificate of yellow fever vaccination.  No visa is required to visit Cote d'ivoire.  Visitors are advised to apply for the e-visa, five days before departure. Intending visitors can get to Abidjan Côte d’Ivoire from any international airport in Johannesburg, Bloemfontein and Cape Town. South African Airways, Kenya Airways, kulula, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, are some of the carriers that fly from South Africa to Côte d’Ivoire. The estimated flight time from Johannesburg to Abidjan is 8 hours, 5 minutes, 12 hours, 10 minutes from Cape Town 11 hours, 5 minutes from Bloemfontein. The West African CFA   (XOF)  is Cote d'Ivoire’s official currency, although many business outlets accept Euros. Visitors can convert their foreign currencies in banks and some hotels. There aren’t so many ATMs in most parts of Cote d'Ivoire, but visitors can withdraw up to 200,000 CFA from over the counter in banks so long as they have a Visa card. Cote d'Ivoire’s climate is generally warm and humid, with the southern coast more equatorial than the tropical weather in the middle and the semiarid temperatures in the north. Cote d'Ivoire’s numerous natural beauties and other historical attractions make it a prime spot for tourists and visitors looking to experience the richness of nature and to discover new ways of life while at it. Cote d'Ivoire uses the Greenwich Mean Time   (GMT)  which makes South Africa two hours ahead of it. Power sockets and plugs used in Cote d'Ivoire are of type C and E. The standard supply voltage is 220 V, with a standard frequency of 50 Hz. Cote d'Ivoire’s religious demography is diverse and multilayered, with almost 52%  who identify as Evangelical or Catholic Christians, 24.9% who identify as Muslims, and others adherents to various traditional faiths. Getting around in Cote d'Ivoire is possible with public taxis, buses, etc. Visitors can also get around using Ivory Coast’s alternative to Uber: the TaxiJet app. Of all the languages in Cote d'Ivoire, French is what a large number of Ivorians speak, though many understand English, it still remains a barely used means of communication. Visitors might want to pick up a few French phrases to help them relate better with locals. Cote d'Ivoire is home to an interesting, unique and fascinating culture and history. Visitors are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their activities.

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