Antigua and Barbuda e-Visa for citizens of Côte d'Ivoire: online application, fees and processing time 2026

Yes. Holders of an Ivorian passport must have a visa before entering Antigua and Barbuda, and it is obtained through an electronic application. Citizens of Côte d’Ivoire cannot count on a visa on arrival, which is not open to them: approval must be secured before departure. See the official FAQ for entry and stay conditions (immigration.gov.ag).

The published fee is the government charge alone. Two or three other lines are added before the visa is in the passport, and they are what makes the final bill.

• Government feeNot published in a source we can verify

  Paid to the state, non-refundable if the visa is refused.

• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top

  Never compulsory. An intermediary fills the form for you, it does not change the decision or the processing time.

We only display amounts published by an official source. Confirm the total before paying anything.

The portal specifies the documents to attach; they generally include a legible copy of the passport identity page and a recent photo, along with the requested travel documents, such as an accommodation booking or a return ticket. No fee amount is confirmed here: the applicable rate is indicated on the official portal. Check that each file is readable and complete before uploading it.

On the official application page (immigration.gov.ag), first read the whole procedure, then prepare your files before you start filling in the form. Complete the form using exactly the details in your passport, add the requested documents and make the payment as instructed. Once the application is sent, keep the confirmation and watch for messages from the immigration department so you can respond promptly to any request.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Côte d'Ivoire but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.

The observed processing time is 7 business days, which excludes weekends and public holidays. Add a margin for preparing the file and for any request for additional documents, then make firm bookings once the visa is approved. Keep a printed and a digital version of the visa: they may be requested by the airline and at the entry checkpoint.

The classic mistake is paying a website that mimics the official portal and charges extra fees: before entering any data, check that the address belongs to the immigration.gov.ag domain. Other frequent causes of delay are a form that does not match the passport or an unreadable document. Finally, travel with the passport used for the application, since the request is built on its number.