Côte d'Ivoire visa-free entry for citizens of the Congo: 2026 entry rules

No. Holders of a passport from the Republic of the Congo are exempt from visas for a short tourist stay in Côte d’Ivoire. No prior application is needed, either at an embassy or online. The permitted stay is up to 90 days; for another purpose of travel or a longer stay, check with the Ivorian authorities.

Since there is no visa to obtain, there is no processing time to plan for. Still check before departure the entry conditions published by the Ivorian authorities, which may change. Count the 90 days of stay from your date of entry and keep proof of that date, such as the entry stamp if one is placed in your passport.

Your passport must be valid; the minimum validity required should be confirmed with the embassy of Côte d’Ivoire. At the border check, you may be asked for a return or onward ticket, an accommodation address and proof of sufficient means. Plan a return date that respects the 90-day limit on your stay.

As no visa is required, there is no visa fee to pay on this route. Bring your passport, your accommodation confirmation and your return ticket, together with any health documents required on entry, to be checked with official Ivorian sources. For any other question, contact the embassy of Côte d’Ivoire.