Côte d'Ivoire e-Visa for citizens of Kenya: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Kenya apply online before departure, for stays up to 90 days.
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Allowed stay
90 days
Our guide to the Côte d'Ivoire visa from Kenya
Travellers holding a Kenyan passport must obtain an e-visa or electronic authorisation online before travelling to Côte d’Ivoire. Apply through the official portal or follow the instructions of the competent embassy before departure.
For travel from Kenya to Côte d’Ivoire, the electronic authorisation must be obtained before boarding. The associated length of stay is 90 days. Check the official portal or the competent embassy for requirements that apply to your individual circumstances.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. Holders of a Kenyan passport must obtain an e-visa or electronic authorisation before travelling to Côte d’Ivoire. This process must be completed online before departure, rather than being left until arrival.
How much does an e-visa for Côte d'Ivoire cost from Kenya?
The official fee for an e-visa for Côte d'Ivoire is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
What does a visa for Côte d'Ivoire really cost?
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.
What documents are required for an e-visa for Côte d'Ivoire?
Documents required for an e-visa for Côte d'Ivoire:
- Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
- Online application (no paper form)
- Passport scan (data page)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Invitation letter (if applicable)
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
- Visa fee payment
Documents and fees
The documents to upload, any applicable fees, and payment arrangements should be checked directly on the official portal or with the competent embassy. Do not rely on lists published by unofficial websites, as they may be incomplete or inaccurate for your application.
How to apply for an e-visa for Côte d'Ivoire from Kenya
- 1Fill in the form on the destination’s official portal.
- 2Upload the required documents (passport, photo, supporting papers).
- 3Pay the fee online by card.
- 4Receive the authorisation by email, usually without a consular visit.
- 5Show the authorisation, printed or on your phone, at boarding.
How to apply
Submit the application through the official portal identified by the Ivorian authorities, or follow the guidance provided by the competent embassy. Enter the requested information, upload the documents requested by the portal, and complete the displayed validation steps before travelling.
Where do you apply for a visa for Côte d'Ivoire from Kenya?
An e-visa for Côte d'Ivoire is filed entirely online: there is no counter to visit and no file to hand in. The only address that matters is the official portal.
- The application, the supporting documents and the payment all go through the official portal, from any country.
- Lookalike sites copy the portal’s name and layout, then resell the same application with a margin. Check the domain before you type in a passport number.
- The authorisation arrives by email. Keep a printed copy, some airlines ask for it at boarding.
Using an online service
You never have to use an intermediary. If you would rather have a service fill in and file the application online for you before departure, iVisa does it for a service fee, charged on top of the official fees. It does not change the decision.
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You live in Kenya on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Kenya 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.
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How long does an e-visa for Côte d'Ivoire take?
No verified processing time is published for this route. Apply as early as your travel dates allow, and never book non-refundable travel before the e-visa is granted.
Processing times and advice
No processing time is stated here, so consult the official portal or the competent embassy before arranging departure. The associated length of stay is 90 days. Keep a copy of the authorisation once issued and make sure all submitted details match the Kenyan passport.
Before you fly, and at the border
- Passport validity: most countries require the passport to stay valid beyond the return date, and the margin required differs from one destination to the next. Check it on the official source, and count from your return, not from your departure.
- A visa is not a right of entry. The border officer decides, and may ask for a return ticket, an address or proof of funds even when everything is in order.
- Conditional exemptions exist: several countries waive the visa for holders of a valid visa or residence permit from a third country. This depends on the destination and on the document, and we do not publish that rule when our sources do not carry it. The official page does.
- Minors travelling alone or with one parent are often asked for extra papers, typically a parental authorisation and the family record. Ask the post before booking.
- Overstaying is not a formality. It exposes you to a fine, to removal, and to an entry ban that can outlast the trip by years, including for the whole area when the destination belongs to one.
Common mistakes
A common mistake is using an unofficial intermediary website, which may add charges without being the authorities' application channel. Also avoid submitting the application too late or entering information that differs from the details in the Kenyan passport.
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Other visa types for Côte d'Ivoire
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
Guide generated automatically on September 12, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
eVisa / authorization
Entry regime
eVisa / authorization
Duration
90 days
Work visa
Work visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Business visa
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Price
€58–73
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
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- Decision made by the country's authorities, not by iVisa
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Côte d'Ivoire from Kenya?▾
Yes, an e-visa (electronic visa) is required. It is applied for online before departure and allows a stay of 90 days.
What documents are required for a visa to Côte d'Ivoire?▾
For the tourist visa application, you will need: Passport valid 6 months beyond stay, Online application (no paper form), Passport scan (data page), Return or onward ticket, Proof of accommodation, Invitation letter (if applicable), Yellow fever vaccination certificate, Visa fee payment.
How do you apply for a visa for Côte d'Ivoire from Kenya?▾
The application is fully online and made before departure: form on the official portal, documents uploaded, card payment, then the authorisation arrives by email. In most cases no consular visit is needed.
How long can you stay in Côte d'Ivoire?▾
The tourist visa allows a stay of 90 days.
What other visa types exist for Côte d'Ivoire?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, Côte d'Ivoire offers among others: Business visa, Work visa.
Data verified on 25/10/2026 · Our methodology
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