Ivory Coast•AfricaBusiness e-Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
4-7 days
Application Fee
84 USD
Stay Duration
90 days
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Online visa for business activities that do not generate direct income. Suitable for business meetings, conferences, negotiations, and investment exploration. Multiple entry visa valid for 90 days with 30-day stay limit per entry.
The Business e-Visa is designed for professionals conducting business activities in Ivory Coast without earning direct income. This includes attending conferences, settling business estates, negotiating contracts, seeking investment opportunities, and other business-related activities. It is a multiple-entry visa processed online with slightly longer processing than tourist visas.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months months
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Must have at least 6 months validity and blank visa pages
Passport photo
Recent color photo, white background
Yellow fever vaccination certificate
Original or photocopy proving valid vaccination
Formal business invitation
Letter from Ivorian business partner or host organization
Company letter
From employer on official letterhead explaining visit purpose and financial responsibility
Hotel reservation
Confirmed booking with applicant's name
Flight itinerary
Round-trip flight details with arrival and departure
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Advantages
- Multiple entry capability
- Suitable for business negotiations
- Online application process
- Can explore investment opportunities
- No local sponsorship required
Considerations
- Cannot be used for paid employment
- Limited to 30 days per stay
- Requires business invitation
- Only entry at Abidjan airport
- 4-7 day processing time
Application Process
Obtain business invitation
Secure formal invitation from Ivorian business partner or host organization
Prepare company documents
Gather letter from employer on company letterhead with travel details and financial responsibility statement
Complete online application
Fill out business e-visa form with personal and business information
Upload documents
Submit passport, photo, invitation, company letter, accommodation, and flight details
Pay visa fee
Process payment of USD 84 online
Await approval
Receive e-visa approval via email within 4-7 working days
Application Forms
Business e-Visa Application Form
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